Tamarind Glazed Salmon & Cilantro Couscous Recipe

Name: Tamarind Glazed Salmon & Cilantro Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. tamarinfd paste; 5 oz. ketsup; 4 oz. hoisin sauce; 2 oz. white wine; 2 c. soy sauce; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 oz. fresh ginger, grated; 2 oz. dark brown sugar; 6 salmon filets; 2 c. olive oil; 2 T. freshly cracked pepper; 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped; 1/4 c. green scallions, chopped; Cilantro Couscous:; 1 (8 oz.) box of couscous; 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped; juice of 2 limes; salt & pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 oz. tamarinfd paste
5 oz. ketsup
4 oz. hoisin sauce
2 oz. white wine
2 c. soy sauce
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 oz. fresh ginger, grated
2 oz. dark brown sugar
6 salmon filets
2 c. olive oil
2 T. freshly cracked pepper
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
1/4 c. green scallions, chopped
Cilantro Couscous:
1 (8 oz.) box of couscous
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
juice of 2 limes
salt & pepper, to taste

1
For Glaze:
2
In a bowl, dilute the tamarind paste in 2 T. hot water
3
Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
4
For Fish:
5
Combine oil, pepper, cilantro and scallions
6
Marinate salmon for 1 hour
7
Grill fish while basting with tamarind glaze
8
Be careful not to burn the fish since the glaze has sugar that easily carmelizes
9
Cilanto Couscous:
10
Follow directions on couscous box
11
After taking couscous off heat, add cilantro and lime juice
12
Plate fish on side of couscous and garnish with extra finely chopped cilantro and cilantro.

1538

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. tamarinfd paste, 5 oz. ketsup, 4 oz. hoisin sauce, 2 oz. white wine, and more.

Yes, Tamarind Glazed Salmon & Cilantro 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tamarind Glazed Salmon & Cilantro Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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