Lemon-Pepper Salmon

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Simple, tasty and fast! Salmon is sauteed with all ingredients at once, and served over couscous. Great with a spinach salad.

Submitted by AMAGICITY
Updated on October 27, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 (4 ounce) salmon steaks

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 1 cup uncooked couscous

Directions

  1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place salmon in the skillet, and season with garlic, lemon pepper and salt. Pour 1/4 cup water around salmon. Place tomatoes and cilantro in the skillet. Cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

  2. Bring 2 cups water to boil in a pot. Remove form heat, and mix in couscous. Cover, and let sit 5 minutes. Serve the cooked salmon over couscous, and drizzle with sauce from skillet.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

498 Calories
24g Fat
36g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 498
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 1039mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 32g 63%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 701mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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