Honey Orange Glazed Salmon With Orange Almond Cousc

Name: Honey Orange Glazed Salmon With Orange Almond Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup florida orange juice; 1 1/2 lbs whole wild salmon fillets; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 slices fresh gingerroot; 1 1/3 cups whole wheat couscous; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 cups arugula; 1/4 cup sliced green onion (2-3 onions); 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds; 2 cups water; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup florida orange juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup florida orange juice
1 1/2 lbs whole wild salmon fillets
2 tablespoons honey
3 slices fresh gingerroot
1 1/3 cups whole wheat couscous
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups arugula
1/4 cup sliced green onion (2-3 onions)
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
2 cups water
salt and pepper
1/2 cup florida orange juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

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1. Prepare salmon by removing skin and bones (if attached) and cutting into 4 to 6 fillets. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
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2. Whisk together all salad dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
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3. In medium saucepan, combine orange juice, honey and ginger root and bring to a simmer. Reduce by half, remove ginger, and set aside.
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4. In another medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous and 1 tbsp of olive oil, stir and remove from the heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool in a large bowl.
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5. Once cooled, add arugula, green onion and almonds. Toss salad with dressing.
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6. Coat large frying pan with 1 to 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets in the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip. Immediately add orange sauce to the pan. Spoon it over the fillets to make a glaze while cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until salmon is done.
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7. Serve glazed salmon over couscous salad and enjoy.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup florida orange juice, 1 1/2 lbs whole wild salmon fillets, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 slices fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Honey Orange Glazed Salmon With Orange Almond 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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Honey Orange Glazed Salmon With Orange Almond Couscous

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