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Blueberry Glazed Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous

Blueberry Glazed Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous Delight

This Blueberry Glazed Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous combines sweet and savory flavors for a quick, healthy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin on or off as per preference
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra-virgin preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Blueberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup agave syrup is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard works as well
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Couscous
  • 1 cup Dry Couscous or substitute with quinoa
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Basil chopped

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest. Stir for 5-6 minutes until the blueberries burst and the glaze thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place salmon fillets on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Brush blueberry glaze over each fillet and bake for 12-14 minutes until cooked through.
  3. While the salmon bakes, in a medium bowl, combine dry couscous with a pinch of salt. Pour boiling water or broth over it, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and chopped herbs.
  4. To serve, place a scoop of couscous on each plate, top with salmon fillets, and drizzle with any remaining glaze. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with couscousCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to fluff the couscous to keep it light. You can add seasonal veggies or nuts for extra texture.

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