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Herbed Pearl Couscous and Salmon

Herbed Pearl Couscous and Salmon: A Flavorful Dinner Delight

Herbed Pearl Couscous and Salmon is a delicious and healthy meal perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Couscous Ingredients
  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous feel free to swap with regular couscous or quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for a milder taste
Salmon Ingredients
  • 4 fillets Salmon can substitute with trout or tofu for vegetarian option
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley, dill) dried herbs can be used in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice lime juice can be used for different citrus flavor

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • colander
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt, then stir in the pearl couscous. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente, then drain.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together freshly chopped herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, place salmon fillets skin-side down, cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the drained pearl couscous with the herb dressing, stirring gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. To serve, spoon a portion of couscous onto each plate, top with a salmon fillet, and garnish with chopped herbs or a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste the couscous and refresh with salt and pepper before serving. Cooked couscous can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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