Here is my recipe for lower sulfur fisherman’s pie. I love shepherd’s pie, but I can’t tolerate ground lamb or onions. So I came up with this recipe to fill my craving for this satisfying winter favorite.
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What is MCAS?
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a chronic condition that affects all organ systems. MCAS is serious and disabling and people with MCAS experience often significant and debilitating symptoms daily, including anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.MCAS is often found in combination with other chronic conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Frequently healthcare providers do not know about MCAS, and the tests for MCAS are problematic because they are not uniformly reliable. MCAS can be difficult to manage. Treatments include blocking mast cell mediators with anti-histamines and mast cell stabilizers, as well as avoiding triggers.
Check out this post on how to manage MCAS.
Why this recipe?
This recipe is made with lower sulfur ingredients, while still being lower in histamine and histamine-releasing foods, lower in oxalates, and free of nightshades, eggs, soy, grains, and gluten. If you substitute olive oil for the butter then it can be dairy-free too! Eating a diet lower in inflammatory foods can help to control histamine intolerance. To learn more about the lower histamine diet click here!
Ingredient notes for lower sulfur fisherman’s pie
This recipe calls for salmon, and many people with MCAS cannot tolerate seafood. You will have to decide whether this recipe works for you and your food tolerances. I have found that I tolerate salmon that is flash-frozen in portions, and I can occasionally eat small amounts of shrimp and crab. I tolerate this brand of salmon, and I leave it frozen right up to the time of cooking.
The bucket theory
The bucket theory offers a helpful analogy for understanding symptom reactions with MCAS.
Think of your body as an empty bucket that you want to keep from overflowing. Different foods and activities fill your histamine bucket at different speeds but they combine to form the total level of histamine in your body (how full your bucket is). A fuller bucket means you have more histamine symptoms. When you manage triggers, reduce exposure to known triggers, and take medications and supplements to reduce histamine, you can manage the level of your bucket.
Know your typical symptom progression
Knowing your symptom progression in a symptom flare is the key to developing your own rescue plan. In this post, I discuss how to determine your own symptom progression. Once you know what typically happens in your symptom progression you can design a rescue plan to address those symptoms.
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Here’s the recipe for lower sulfur fisherman’s pie!
Lower Sulfur Fisherman’s Pie
Equipment
- Pressure cooker such as Instant Pot
- sheet pan
Ingredients
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes diced into 1.5 inch dice
- 1 cup water
- 4 salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini diced in half-inch dice
- 1 bulb fennel diced in half-inch dice
- 1 tbsp Rosemary
- 3 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 tbsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes, ½ tsp. salt, and the water in the bowl of an instant pot. Pressure cook for 11 minutes. Unplug and let pressure reduce naturally.
- While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 350 °F and drizzle 1-2 tbsp. of olive oil on the pan. Place the salmon fillets on the pan, turning to coat them with olive oil. Place the veggies on the pan, adjusting their position so that you have a uniform layer on the pan. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the pan, sprinkle with the Rosemary, and add salt to taste.
- Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- When the pressure has been released on the pressure cooker, add the butter or olive oil to the potatoes and mash until smooth. (don't drain off the water).
- For each serving, place a salmon fillet, a spoonful of veggies, and about ½ cup mashed potatoes on top. You can prepare 2 cup mason jars with individual servings and freeze for later consumption.
Leftovers and reheating
Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, but if you have histamine intolerance or MCAS you will want to freeze leftovers right away.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes, depending on your microwave’s power. Or, place in a saucepan with a little water, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until piping hot.
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Disclaimer
The preceding material does not constitute medical advice. This information is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, cure or treatment. Always seek advice from your medical doctor.
