Salmon with Toasted Israeli Couscous

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You need only one skillet for this meal of wild salmon fillets and Israeli couscous pilaf. For added fiber, look for Israeli couscous made with whole-wheat flour. Serve with roasted carrots and broccoli with cumin.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about ounces salmon & 2/3 cup couscous
Nutrition Profile:
Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Omega-3 Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure Heart-Healthy High-Protein Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup Israeli couscous (see Tip)

  • ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • ⅓ cup unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped

  • 1 large shallot, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish

  • 1 ¼ pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 4 lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add couscous, bell pepper, pistachios, shallot and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the couscous is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon each parsley and oregano.

  2. Sprinkle salmon with pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place the salmon on top of the couscous, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the salmon is cooked through and the water is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Serve garnished with herbs, if desired, and lemon wedges.

Tips

Tip: Look for Israeli couscous (sometimes called “pearl couscous” because of its larger granules) near other couscous or pasta in well-stocked supermarkets.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2012

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413 Calories
13g Fat
36g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 4 ounces salmon & 2/3 cup couscous
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 35g 70%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Vitamin A 1209IU 24%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Folate 41mcg 10%
Sodium 368mg 16%
Calcium 85mg 7%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 61mg 15%
Potassium 767mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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