Ingredients for Salmon Fillets Over Couscous
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon butter (for couscous)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for couscous), 1/4 teaspoon salt (for seasoning)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Water
- 1 cup couscous
- Diced Tomato
- Feta Cheese
- Green Onion
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How to Make Salmon Fillets Over Couscous
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, prepare the house seasoning: Combine 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Lightly drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil in a glass baking dish.
- Place 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets in the prepared dish.
- Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the salmon.
- Sprinkle the house seasoning evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Top each fillet with 1 tbsp of butter.
- Wrap the baking dish tightly in aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the couscous:
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup chicken stock (or water) and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir in 1 cup couscous.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
- Stir in 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 2 tbsp chopped green onions.
- Serve the baked salmon fillets over a bed of the couscous salad. Garnish with extra lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
810 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
30g
Carbs
16g
