Herbed Salmon with Lentils and Red Wine Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Herbed Salmon with Lentils and Red Wine Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 cups French du Puy lentils (about 14 ounces), rinsed and picked over
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 -inch dice
2 medium celery ribs, cut into 1/2 -inch dice
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, cover the lentils with 4 cups of water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and thyme sprigs, cover and cook for 15 more minutes. Stir in the kosher salt and cook until the lentils are softened but still slightly firm, 5 to 8 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped tarragon, parsley and chives, kosher salt, sugar, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread the herb mixture evenly on both sides of the salmon and arrange the fillets in a large baking dish. Let marinate at room temperature for 3 hours.
In a nonreactive medium saucepan, combine the red wine, port, vinegar, shallots and tarragon and parsley stems. Boil over high heat until reduced to a generous 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture into a small nonreactive saucepan and bring back to a boil over moderate heat. Lower the heat and gradually whisk in the butter until the sauce is slightly thickened; do not let the sauce boil. Season with table salt and pepper and keep warm.
Heat a large, heavy, nonstick skillet. Brush the herbs from the salmon and cook the fillets in two batches over moderate heat, turning once, until nicely browned and just opaque throughout, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm; cook the remaining salmon.
Discard the thyme sprigs from the lentils. Make a bed of the lentils on 6 plates. Set the salmon fillets on top, spoon the red wine sauce over the fish and lentils and serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbed Salmon with Lentils and Red Wine Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Herbed Salmon with Lentils and Red Wine Sauce 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 6 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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