Sauteed Salmon with Sweet Potato, Papaya Rougaille,

Name: Sauteed Salmon with Sweet Potato, Papaya Rougaille, and Israeli Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 inch disk fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 1/2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 papaya, or 1/4 cantaloupe and 6 strawberries, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 bunch green onions (scallions), finely chopped; 1/2 lemon or lime, juiced; 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/8 cup olive oil; Salt; 1/2 pinch Spanish saffron; 8 1/2 ounces Israeli couscous; 1 large sweet potato, diced and cooked in salted water; 1/2 zucchini, diced and cooked in salted water; 1/2 large roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded and cut into small dice; 1 1/2 ounces butter; 3 shiitake mushrooms; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 small onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 5 (5 1/4-ounce) salmon fillets; 1/8 cup olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Fried spaghetti, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 inch disk fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 1/2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 papaya, or 1/4 cantaloupe and 6 strawberries, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 bunch green onions (scallions), finely chopped
1/2 lemon or lime, juiced
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/8 cup olive oil
Salt
1/2 pinch Spanish saffron
8 1/2 ounces Israeli couscous
1 large sweet potato, diced and cooked in salted water
1/2 zucchini, diced and cooked in salted water
1/2 large roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded and cut into small dice
1 1/2 ounces butter
3 shiitake mushrooms
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
5 (5 1/4-ounce) salmon fillets
1/8 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fried spaghetti, for garnish

1
To make the rougaille: Combine the onions, ginger, tomatoes, papaya, garlic, and green onions.
2
Add lemon or lime juice, red wine vinegar, 1/8 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3
Mix this up 2 to 3 hours before serving, and let stand, covered, but not in the refrigerator.
4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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To make the couscous: Fill a saucepan about 3/4 full with water, a little salt, then a little saffron for color.
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Bring to a boil, add the couscous and cook for about 2 minutes.
7
Wash the couscous with cold water and drain well.
8
Drain the sweet potato and zucchini and add to the couscous.
9
Stir in the red pepper.
10
Heat the butter in a small pan and saute the shiitake mushrooms with the garlic, onion, and cumin.
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When the mushrooms are soft, add the mixture to the couscous.
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Place the couscous in a baking dish and keep warm in the oven.
13
Season salmon with salt and pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a pan and saute the salmon fillets for 1 minute per side for medium rare.
15
Serve the salmon on a bed of couscous.
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Heap the rougaille over salmon.
17
Garnish with lengths of fried spaghetti, so that they are reaching up from the salmon.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 red onion, finely chopped, 1/2 inch disk fresh ginger, finely chopped, 1 1/2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 1/2 papaya, or 1/4 cantaloupe and 6 strawberries, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Salmon with Sweet Potato, Papaya Rougaille, and Israeli 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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Sauteed Salmon with Sweet Potato, Papaya Rougaille, and Israeli Couscous

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