Pink Salmon with Smoky Herb Rub Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pink Salmon with Smoky Herb Rub Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Pink Salmon with Smoky Herb Rub Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Sustainable Choice. Grilling the salmon with the skin on keeps it moist and ensures it stays in one piece as it cooks.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) pink salmon fillet
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 lemons, halved

Instructions

  1. In a mortar, combine 1 tablespoon oil, paprika, fennel seeds, and garlic; grind with a pestle until a smooth paste forms. Gently stir in parsley, tarragon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand at least 20 minutes.
  2. Lightly rub flesh side of fish with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spoon tarragon mixture over fish; refrigerate 1 hour.
  3. Preheat charcoal or gas grill to medium heat.
  4. After preheating the grill, turn the left burner off (leave the right burner on), or heap coals to one side of grill to create two temperature zones. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill. Place lemon halves, cut side down, on heated side of grill. Place fish, skin side down, on unheated side of grill. Cover and grill 10 minutes or until lemon is tender and well marked and fish flakes under gentle pressure. Remove fish from grill; discard skin. Cut fish into quarters. Serve lemon halves with fish.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Lemon.

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...

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Yes, this Pink Salmon with Smoky Herb Rub Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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