Glazed Salmon With Couscous Recipe

Name: Glazed Salmon With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water; 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon butter; 3 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick); Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups water
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
Cooking spray

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Preheat broiler.
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Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in dill, rind, and juice.
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Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter; swirl until butter melts. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes; stir in mustard and brown sugar. Remove pan from heat.
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Arrange fillets, skin sides down, on a jelly-roll pan lined with foil coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle fillets with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread half of mustard mixture evenly over fillets. Broil 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Spread remaining half of mustard mixture over fillets. Serve fish with couscous.
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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups water, 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, 1 cup uncooked couscous, and more.

Yes, Glazed Salmon With 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.

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Glazed Salmon With Couscous

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