Baked Salmon with Couscous Pilaf
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and wholesome Baked Salmon with Couscous Pilaf, a perfect marriage of tender, flaky salmon and a flavorful, herb-infused side dish. This easy-to-make recipe features salmon fillets brushed with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme, then baked to perfection. The couscous pilaf, cooked in savory broth and enhanced with sautéed onions, carrots, celery, fresh parsley, and optional crunchy sliced almonds, adds an elegant touch to this nutritious meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this healthy and satisfying recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it up for a protein-packed dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillet
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.25 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
- 1 Celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Brush this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, making sure they are well-coated.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if they have skin. Set aside while preparing the couscous pilaf.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion, carrot, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the saucepan and bring it to a boil.
Stir in the couscous, cover the pan with a lid, and remove it from heat. Allow the couscous to rest for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
While the couscous is resting, place the salmon fillets in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley and sliced almonds, if using.
Serve the salmon fillets warm, alongside the couscous pilaf.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.1 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 5149 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 145.4 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 74.0 mcg | 370% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 3313 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
