Salmon With Asparagus and Couscous
Warm salmon with asparagus and couscous will quickly become a favorite. It's so flavorful you forget it's really healthy too.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon-4 portions, skin on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus-woody stems removed
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 red bell pepper-chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper-chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley-chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice-divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes or until the rest of the meal is complete. Then remove lid and fluff with a fork.
- Blanch asparagus in a boiling pot of water with 1/4 teaspoon salt for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Remove and set aside.
- Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Over medium-high heat add oil to a skillet.
- Add salmon skin side up to skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until skin is crispy.
- Toss peppers, parsley and couscous with pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Divide the couscous between 4 plates and asparagus on top of the couscous. Sprinkle with remaining lemon juice. Top with salmon.
- Serve and enjoy!