Drink: Nori Crusted Salmon with a Soba Noodle Salad and Green Tea

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Green Tea

Health benefits of Nori Crusted Salmon with a Soba Noodle Salad and Green Tea

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 inflammation, and support overall well-being. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Green tea has been found in recent studies to actually reverse insulin resistance, as it increases the number of glucose receptors on cells in key tissues.

Ingredients

Nori Crusted Salmon
Nori Crust, recipe follows
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 (5 to 6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
Kosher salt
Soba Noodle Salad
Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 carrot, julienned
2 cups sugar snap peas, blanched and thinly sliced on a bias
1 bunch garlic chives (or green onion), cut into 1-inch pieces on a bias
12 ounces soba noodles
1 nori sheet, cut into 1-inch pieces, for garnish*
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.
Green Tea
8 cups water, boiled
1 tablespoon loose green tea leaves
Nori Crust
2 nori sheets, toasted*
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Thai chile, sliced
Kosher salt
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.
Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the nori crust.
Heat the oil and butter in a saute pan. Season the fillets with salt on all sides. Sear the salmon skin-side up. Turn and sear the salmon on the other side, approximately 2 minutes.
Transfer the salmon fillets to a baking dish, skin-side down and pat the nori crust on top of the fillets. Bake the salmon in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through.