Couscous Salad with Pan-Fried Salmon

Pan-fried salmon fillets served over roasted couscous mixed with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1612.4 kcals 1612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 145.8 grams 145.8 grams
Fat 68.2 grams 68.2 grams
Protein 112.5 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
0.5
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
1
piece
Lemon
cut into thin wedges
GrainsCereals
200
g
Liquids
400
ml
1
splash
NutsSeeds
30
ml
Coriander
chopped, plus extra for serving
30
ml
Chervil
chopped, plus extra for serving
2
clove
Garlic
sliced
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
15
ml
Chives
chopped
15
ml
Dill
chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for the couscous
15
ml
Olive Oil
for the fish
Seafood

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and roast couscous for 4 minutes until slightly colored.
  • Pour 400ml hot stock over couscous, cover, and let stand for 6 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Make incisions in the salmon and insert lemon wedges and garlic slices.
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  • Fry salmon skin-side down in olive oil for 3 minutes until crisp.
  • Transfer fish to an ovenproof dish with herbs and a splash of stock.
  • Roast in the oven for 10 minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve the salmon fillet on top of the couscous and garnish with extra herbs.