Mediterranean Seared Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous

Tender salmon fillets seasoned with a blend of Mediterranean herbs and seared to perfection, served alongside fluffy lemon-herb couscous and crisp steamed green beans for a complete, quick, and flavorful meal.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $6.38/serving

Dietary

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

Tags

• healthy
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 6 salmon fillets (6-ounce, skin on or off)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cup vegetable broth
• 1.5 cup couscous (uncooked)
• 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1.5 pound green beans (trimmed)

Instructions

1. Season the salmon fillets on all sides with 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups vegetable broth to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in 1 1/2 cups couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
3. While the couscous is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
4. Meanwhile, place 1 1/2 pounds trimmed green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water (or microwave according to package directions). Steam for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.
5. Once the couscous is fluffed, stir in the juice and zest of 1 lemon and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
6. Divide the salmon, lemon-herb couscous, and steamed green beans among 6 plates and serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the salmon. For a richer flavor, consider adding a pat of butter to the couscous with the lemon and parsley.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 580
• Protein: 41.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 36.5 g
• Fat: 30.5 g
• Fiber: 4.1 g
• Sodium: 355 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
• Sugar: 2.1 g
• Cholesterol: 85 mg