Lunch: Lemon and Herb Roasted Salmon

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Lemon and Herb Roasted Salmon

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 large lemons
1 whole salmon
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh tarragon
1 small bunch fresh Italian parsley
sprig Lemon slices and tarragon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pan or large roasting pan (17" by 11 1/2") with foil.
Place one-third of lemon slices in a row down center of pan. Rub outside of salmon with olive oil. Place salmon on top of lemon slices. Sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper. Place tarragon and parsley sprigs inside cavity with half of remaining lemon slices. Place remaining lemon slices on top of fish.
Roast salmon about 40 minutes or until fish turns opaque throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork. Carefully remove lemon slices and skin from top of salmon; discard. Transfer salmon to large platter. Garnish with additional lemon slices and tarragon sprigs if you like.

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