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Citrus Maple Glazed Salmon with Couscous

The salmon is moist and tender with delicious a tangy-sweet glaze is a perfect weeknight dinner for two! Juices from the orange and lemon combined with sweet local maple syrup is truly a winning dish! Serve with mint couscous.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Calories: 509

Ingredients
  

Salmon:
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 - 6 oz salmon fillets, skin-on
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • 1 orange, juice
  • 1/2 a lemon, juice
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • parsley, for garnishing
Couscous: make ahead
  • 3/4 cup couscous
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 7-8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp mint, chopped
  • 1/2 a lemon, juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet or cast iron pan

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Lay salmon skin side up and sear for 3-4 minutes. Flip salmon and sear 2-3 minutes.
  2. Move salmon to side of the pan and add garlic, sauté for about 30 seconds, long enough to release its aroma. Stir in orange and lemon juices. Cook for about 1 minute to combine juices.
  3. Lower the heat to simmer and add the maple syrup. As it simmers, coat the salmon with the glaze and it should reduce and thicken slightly.
  4. Serve and garnish with parsley and coat salmon with the glaze. Enjoy with this delicious couscous!
Couscous: make ahead
  1. Using a medium bowl, pour boiling water over the couscous, enough to cover it and stir the couscous. Cover with a lid, plate or plastic wrap and wait for 8-10 minutes, remove the lid and fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Drain if needed and set aside.
  2. In a larger bowl, add pepper, scallions, cherry tomatoes, mint and parsley. Then add the couscous. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and pour over the couscous. Add salt and pepper to your liking. Toss and stir until combined. Serve with fresh mint leaves.  

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2047IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg

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