Description
This Herbed Pearl Couscous and Salmon recipe is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines the nutty flavor of pearl couscous with succulent pan-seared salmon fillets. The herbed couscous is infused with fresh dill, parsley, and zesty lemon, making it a perfect bed for the flavorful salmon. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pearl Couscous:
- 1 cup pearl couscous (also called Israeli couscous)
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Salmon:
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled feta or chopped cherry tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pearl Couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat ½ tablespoon olive oil and toast pearl couscous until golden. Add broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender. Fluff with a fork and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Salmon: Season salmon fillets with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve: Divide herbed couscous on plates, top with salmon fillets, and garnish with feta or cherry tomatoes if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For added flavor, drizzle with a bit of lemon-tahini or Greek yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
