Pan-Seared Salmon with Broccoli

Flaky pan-seared salmon seasoned with fresh dill, served alongside quick lemon herb couscous and tender steamed broccoli for a wholesome and fast meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.05/serving

Dietary

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

Tags

• healthy
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 lemon (juiced)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 12 ounce frozen broccoli florets

Instructions

1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season salmon with 1 teaspoon of dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is on) and sear for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through and flaky.
3. While salmon cooks, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of quick-cooking couscous, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 juiced lemon, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
4. Steam the bag of frozen broccoli florets according to package directions (typically microwave for 4-5 minutes) until tender-crisp.
5. Serve the pan-seared salmon with lemon herb couscous and steamed broccoli.

Notes

Ensure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and flaky. You can also roast the broccoli with a drizzle of olive oil instead of steaming, for an extra roasted flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 42.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Fat: 19.5 g
• Fiber: 4.8 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg