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.
Servings: 2
Calories: 509kcal
Equipment
- large skillet or cast iron pan
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve and garnish with parsley and coat salmon with the glaze. Enjoy with this delicious couscous!
Couscous: make ahead
- 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.
- 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: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2047IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg