Thyroid Friendly Salmon Recipe

Because of my wife’s thyroid condition I’m always trying to cook meals that remain as healthy as it gets, but still gives her the best possible experience flavor wise.

This is something that I developed while experimenting but by no means I’m claiming as my own as it could have perfectly been created for someone else already. However, if it’s your first time seeing it, and you would like to try it, be it because you have thyroid issues, know someone who does, or just out of curiosity, please be my guest and let me know what you think later. I’m always trying to improve.

In case you want to try this recipe without the specifications for the thyroid, there is only one ingredient to modify which I’ll mention below.

4 15oz Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon

2 1/2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos (Soy sauce alternative)

2 1/2 Tbsp Avocado Oil

2 1/2 Tbsp Ginger Extract (Not ginger concentrate)

1/2 Lemon

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Pepper

1 Tsp Dry Rosemary

Cooking Instructions:

Let the salmon marinate for at least half an hour but preferably 1 to 6 hours. Half an hour will give you enough flavor but in the case less is most definitely not more.

Cook the salmon at 350 degrees during 10 minutes on one side, turn around, and cook for another 10 minutes.

Now please enjoy!

Reasoning behind:

Wild-caught salmon often has better nutritional value, fewer contaminants, and a more sustainable environmental impact compared to farm-raised salmon.

Coconut aminos is soy-free, lower in sodium, and slightly sweeter than soy sauce, making them a good alternative for those with soy allergies or dietary restrictions.

Avocado oil is better for frying for thyroid issues due to its high smoke point and anti-inflammatory properties, reducing oxidative stress and promoting thyroid health.

Ginger concentrate is too strong so if you wish to use it please dilute 2/3 Tbsp in 1 1/2 Tbsp of water to obtain the same level of flavor. For those interested, I’ll post the Ginger extract recipe I prepare.

Alternative recipe for those without thyroid issues:

4 15oz Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon

1 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Low Sodium)

1 1/2 Tbsp Water (To dilute the soy sauce)

2 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 1/2 Tbsp Ginger Extract (Not ginger concentrate)

1/2 Lemon

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Pepper

1 Tsp Dry Rosemary

I hope you enjoy and fele free to modify the recipe to suit your needs and share your opinions and results.

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Shoot out to Caroline Attwood (@_carolineattwood) from UnSplash for her picture of the salmon!