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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup Israeli couscous (see Tip)
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½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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⅓ cup unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
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1 large shallot, chopped
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½ teaspoon salt, divided
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1 ½ cups water
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
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1 ¼ pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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4 lemon wedges
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
413 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
35g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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.