Baked Salmon With Couscous Pilaf Recipe

Name: Baked Salmon With Couscous Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium carrots; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; sea salt; fresh ground pepper; 4 skinless salmon fillet, 7 ounces each; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Slice the carrots lengthwise and then in 1/8 inch diagonal sections.
3
In a 9x13 inch baking pan, mix together the carrots, couscous, almonds, raisins, mint, oil, salt and pepper and 1 1/4 cups of water.
4
Place the salmon fillets on top of this mixture and season generously with more salt and pepper.
5
Cover the pan with a piece of aluminum foil.
6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until fish is opaque.
7
Transfer fish to plates.
8
Fluff couscous with a fork and place next to salmon on plates.
9
Serve with lemon wedges.

394

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium carrots, 1 cup uncooked couscous, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Baked Salmon With Couscous Pilaf 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.

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Baked Salmon With Couscous Pilaf

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Variations & substitutions

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