Lunch: Sesame-Roasted Salmon

Recipe by Robin H. Martin This recipe is so easy to make for a weekday or fancy weekend meal. The little bit of honey gives the salmon a great taste even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy! It makes anyone feel like a gourmet cook. Serve with wild rice an

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Sesame-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. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

cooking spray
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/4 pounds skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
Combine garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey in a bowl. Place salmon, skin-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Prick salmon several times with a fork. Spread garlic mixture over salmon; top with sesame seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 20 minutes.

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