Lunch: Gingery Salmon Bake

For a quick and healthful meal, try this salmon baked with fresh ginger, honey, and soy sauce. Balancing out the plate are whole grain pilaf and sautéed broccoli.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Salmon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Gingery Salmon Bake

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. 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. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1 c. whole grain pilaf
3 tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tbsp. honey
4 skinless salmon fillets
2 tbsp. water
1/3 c. water
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic
.13 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 lb. broccoli florets
salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook pilaf as label directs.
Meanwhile, in 13 inch by 9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish, mix soy sauce, grated ginger, and honey until well combined. Add salmon fillets and turn to coat evenly; spoon ginger mixture evenly over salmon. Pour 2 tablespoons water into baking dish around salmon. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until salmon is just opaque throughout.
After salmon has baked 10 minutes, in 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil on high until hot. Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper and cook 10 seconds until fragrant, then stir in broccoli florets and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 1 minute, then add 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until water evaporates.
Divide pilaf, salmon, and broccoli among 4 serving plates. Spoon any sauce left in baking dish over salmon.

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