Mediterranean Salmon Skillet

Flaky salmon fillets pan-seared to perfection and finished with a vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs, served alongside fluffy quick-cooking couscous.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $7.57/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• Pescatarian
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• stir-fry
• healthy
• fresh
• savory

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 2 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
• 1 lemon (half sliced, half for juice)
• 1.5 cup quick-cooking couscous
• 1.5 cup hot water (for couscous)

Instructions

1. Season both sides of the salmon fillets with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked halfway through. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
3. While the salmon cooks, prepare the couscous: Place quick-cooking couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot water or vegetable broth over it, stir once, then cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, and lemon slices to the skillet around the salmon. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly and burst.
5. Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze juice from the remaining lemon half over the salmon and vegetables. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh dill.
6. Serve the Mediterranean Salmon Skillet immediately alongside the fluffy couscous.

Notes

Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and flaky. You can substitute dry dill, but use half the amount (1 1/2 teaspoons total).

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 42.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 35.8 g
• Fat: 20.3 g
• Fiber: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
• Sugar: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg