Lunch: Cabbage-Wrapped Salmon Steamed in Wine

Recipe by Art Smith Recipe courtesy of Art Smith. Who doesn't want to save the flavor and lose the fat? Here's one way to do it.

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Health and fertility benefits of Cabbage-Wrapped Salmon Steamed in Wine

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

4 large cabbage leaves
4 skinless salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 medium carrot
1 large leek
1 small zucchini
2 Roma (or plum) tomatoes
1/4 c. minced shallots
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
Kitchen string
2 c. white wine
1 lemon

Instructions

In a large stockpot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Blanch cabbage leaves for 1 to 2 minutes; set aside to cool.
Season salmon with salt and pepper and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix carrot, leek, zucchini, tomatoes, shallots, parsley, and tarragon; season lightly with salt and pepper. Place one salmon fillet in each cabbage leaf and surround it with several spoonfuls of seasoned vegetables. Gently fold cabbage around salmon and vegetables to create a packet. Tie closed with kitchen string.
In a large pot with a steaming basket insert, bring wine to a boil.
Place salmon packets in steaming basket; cook 5 minutes. Remove packets from pot, snip off kitchen string, and serve with lemon wedges.

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