Quick Lemon Herb Salmon with Couscous
A zesty and aromatic Mediterranean-inspired salmon dish paired with fluffy couscous, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
450
Calories
Macros · per serving
38g protein
32g carbs
21g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 4 salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Zest and juice the lemon, and mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley, salt, and black pepper over the salmon.
- 5
Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 6
While the salmon is baking, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a pot.
- 7
Remove from heat, add the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 8
Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the remaining olive oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach until well mixed.
- 9
Serve the salmon over a bed of couscous.
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