Description
Deliciously roasted salmon paired with asparagus and fluffy couscous, garnished with lemon and almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (plus more for the couscous)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ pounds salmon filets (4 even size pieces)
- 1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed)
- 1 ½ cups plain or whole wheat couscous
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- lemon slices and/or fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Reserve ¼ cup of the mixture by placing it in another small bowl or measuring cup.
- Arrange the salmon pieces down the center of the baking sheet and drizzle/brush with the lemon juice mixture, saving the reserved ¼ cup for the asparagus. Place salmon in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and add the asparagus along the sides of the pan. Drizzle asparagus with the reserved ¼ cup lemon juice mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Return the pan to the oven and continue baking for about 10 minutes, until salmon is cooked through. If desired, turn on the broiler during the last 2-3 minutes of baking to help the salmon and asparagus brown on top. Season with more salt and/or pepper, to taste, as needed.
- While the salmon and asparagus cook, prepare the couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork. Top couscous with a squeeze of lemon juice, sliced almonds and a sprinkle of parsley. Serve alongside salmon and asparagus, with additional lemon slices and parsley as desired.
Notes
- For a complete meal, serve with additional vegetables or a side salad.
- Make sure the salmon filets are all of similar size for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon with asparagus and couscous
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg