Description
Herbed Pearl Couscous and Salmon is a light, wholesome dish featuring tender salmon, chewy pearl couscous, and a medley of fresh herbs, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1.5 cups water or broth for cooking couscous
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Pan-sear or bake salmon until cooked through and flaky.
- Toast pearl couscous in a bit of olive oil, then simmer in water or broth until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic, parsley, dill, and mint into the cooked couscous.
- Add lemon juice and an extra drizzle of olive oil to the couscous, mixing well.
- Flake salmon over couscous and garnish with additional herbs and a lemon wedge if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for added flavor in couscous.
- Fresh herbs provide the best flavor—avoid substituting with dried if possible.
- Great served hot or cold—ideal for meal prep.
- Try with grilled chicken or tofu for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg