This PCOS Sous Vide Dinner - Perfectly Cooked Sous Vide Salmon with Lemon Butter is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 35g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your sous vide machine to 130°F (54°C).
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Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
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Place the salmon in a vacuum seal bag, add olive oil, and seal.
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Cook the salmon in the sous vide bath for 45 minutes.
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Once cooked, remove the salmon from the bag and pat dry.
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In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to brown.
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Pour the browned butter over the salmon and garnish with fresh dill. Serve immediately.
Why this PCOS Sous Vide Dinner - Perfectly Cooked Sous Vide Salmon with Lemon Butter works for PCOS
With 35g of protein per serving (about 31% of calories), this PCOS Sous Vide Dinner - Perfectly Cooked Sous Vide Salmon with Lemon Butter sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
At 10g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Sous Vide Dinner - Perfectly Cooked Sous Vide Salmon with Lemon Butter is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Fat makes up about 60% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Sous Vide Dinner - Perfectly Cooked Sous Vide Salmon with Lemon Butter recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 35g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 450 calories, 35g protein (31%), 10g carbs, 30g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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