Almond-Crusted Salmon With Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Name: Almond-Crusted Salmon With Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 skinless salmon fillets 6 oz; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ounces couscous; 1 red onion small, finely chopped; 1/2 small carrot coarsely grated; 1 stalk celery finely chopped; 1 red chili fresh long, finely chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves fresh; 1 clove garlic minced; lemon wedges to serve

Servings: persons

1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 skinless salmon fillets 6 oz
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces couscous
1 red onion small, finely chopped
1/2 small carrot coarsely grated
1 stalk celery finely chopped
1 red chili fresh long, finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves fresh
1 clove garlic minced
lemon wedges to serve

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Combine almonds, sesame seeds, cumin seeds and lemon zest. Lightly coat salmon fillets. Heat oil in an ovenproof frying pan over medium heat, add fish and cook for 1-2 mins per side, or until golden brown. Transfer to oven and bake for 6-7 mins for medium, or until cooked to your liking.
2
Meanwhile, pour 2/3 cup boiling water over couscous. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 mins, or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff and separate grains. Add onion, carrot, celery, chili, cilantro and garlic.
3
Serve salmon with couscous and lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Almond-Crusted Salmon With Vegetable Couscous falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond-Crusted Salmon With Vegetable Couscous

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