Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Couscous

Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Couscous

Mediterranean · 30 min · Fish · pescatarian, high-protein

558 cal 42g protein 48g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1.5 cups Israeli/pearl couscous
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 oz spinach
  • 2 oz feta, crumbled
  • to taste kosher salt

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Pat salmon dry; rub with olive oil, salt, garlic, half the dill + parsley. Top with lemon slices.
  2. Roast 12–14 min until salmon flakes at 125°F internal.
  3. Meanwhile, toast couscous dry in a saucepan 2 min. Add broth, simmer covered 10 min. Stir in tomatoes + spinach for the last 2 min — they wilt + warm through.
  4. Fluff couscous; fold in feta + remaining herbs. Serve salmon on top.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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