🧡 Citrus Turmeric Glazed Salmon with Healing Sides

🧡 Citrus Turmeric Glazed Salmon: A Full-Body Anti-Inflammatory Power Plate Inspired by Culture & Care

By KUSHIE  Krew | www.kushie.org

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🌺 Food That Feeds You Back

Let’s keep it real, when your hormones are out of balance, your gut is bloated, and your cycle’s coming with that extra heat, the last thing you need is another processed meal. Your body is craving something deeper: healing, warmth, real nourishment.

At KUSHIE, we believe in food that does more than just taste good. We’re talking ancestral power on a plate, the kind of meal that speaks your body’s language and honors the legacy of wellness passed down through generations. This Citrus Turmeric Glazed Salmon Power Plate is that meal.

🍽 The Full Plate Breakdown

This isn’t just a pretty salmon fillet. This is a function-forward, flavor-rich, hormone-supporting, anti-inflammatory dinner inspired by Black, Afro-Caribbean, and Southern traditions, where food was always functional, spiritual, and made with intention.

Here’s what’s on the plate:

1. 🐟 Citrus Turmeric Glazed Salmon – high in omega-3s, bursting with bold flavor

2. 🌿 Ginger Coconut Quinoa – a warm nod to Caribbean comfort and gut-friendly fiber

3. 🍠 Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cumin & Cinnamon – grounding, blood-sugar-friendly, and soul-soothing

This trio is loaded with nutrients that support hormone regulation, reduce inflammation, ease menstrual pain, and boost your energy without the crash. It’s perfect for people managing endometriosis, PCOS, chronic fatigue, or just those ready to eat with intention.

🐟 Citrus Turmeric Glazed Salmon

A main dish that fights back against inflammation

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Sea salt & black pepper to taste

For the glaze:

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh orange juice

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp raw honey

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp olive oil (optional for richness)

Instructions:

1. Whisk all glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook salmon skin-side down 3–4 minutes. Flip, cook another 2–3.

4. Lower heat, spoon glaze over salmon, and simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened.

5. Remove from heat and serve.

Why it heals:
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation and support brain + hormone function. Turmeric and garlic bring anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, while citrus adds vitamin C for adrenal and reproductive health.

🌿 Ginger Coconut Quinoa

A side that soothes your gut and energizes your body

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)

• 1 ¾ cup light coconut milk (or half water, half coconut milk)

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ¼ tsp turmeric (optional)

• Sea salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Why it heals:
Quinoa is a gluten-free complete protein and high in fiber. Coconut milk provides healthy fats that stabilize blood sugar, while ginger calms inflammation, eases nausea, and supports digestion.

🍠 Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cumin & Cinnamon

A grounding, sweet-and-savory side to balance blood sugar and satisfy your soul

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp smoked paprika

• Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Toss sweet potatoes with oil and spices.

3. Roast 25–30 minutes until tender, golden, and caramelized.

Why it heals:
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, fiber, and complex carbs that support your body without spiking your blood sugar. Cinnamon and cumin offer anti-inflammatory, anti-cramp, and hormone-balancing properties.

🌺 The KUSHIE Way: Eating with Purpose

We don’t do trendy diets here. We do ancestral nourishment.

We do food that heals wombs, resets systems, and holds culture with care. This plate is about more than nutrition, it’s a reminder that your healing can feel good, taste good, and honor the hands that cooked before us.

Whether you’re prepping for your cycle, managing chronic flare-ups, or simply tired of eating meals that leave you feeling heavy and bloated—this power plate is your glow-up in a bowl.

📸 Share the Glow

We’d LOVE to see your plate!
Try this recipe and tag us on Instagram or TikTok @SheKushie using #shekushie and #GlowFoodGoals for a chance to be featured. We’re building a wellness movement that’s flavorful, inclusive, and rooted in truth.

What anti-inflammatory meals make you feel the most cared for?
Drop your favs in the comments or share this post with someone whose body deserves nourishment, too. You’re not alone and your healing is sacred.

With warmth, flavor, and healing,
– The KUSHIE Krew 💛