Butterflied Trout with Spicy Lettuce, Celery, and Herbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Butterflied Trout with Spicy Lettuce, Celery, and Herbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Alison Roman If you have any doubts about your fish-cooking skills, put an end to them by using a nonstick skillet.

Ingredients

1/2 jalapeño, with seeds, very finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
Kosher salt
1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
2 (14 –16-ounce) whole butterflied rainbow trout
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 Little Gem, butter lettuce, or romaine hearts, leaves separated
2 celery stalks, preferably with leaves, leaves reserved, stalks thinly sliced on a diagonal
1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
1/2 cup mint leaves

Instructions

Using the side of a chef's knife, mash jalapeño, lime zest, and orange zest with a pinch of salt on a cutting board to a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl and mix in shallot, orange juice, lime juice, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Season trout with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook 1 trout, skin side down, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes (flesh will be nearly cooked through). Remove from heat, turn fish, and let sit until cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer trout to a platter. Wipe out skillet; repeat with remaining trout and 1 tablespoon oil.
Toss lettuce, celery, celery leaves (if using), cilantro, mint, and 3 tablespoons dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Top trout with salad and spoon remaining dressing over.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butterflied Trout with Spicy Lettuce, Celery, and Herbs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Butterflied Trout with Spicy Lettuce, Celery, and Herbs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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