Spice & Honey Salmon With Couscous
In this flavorful recipe, tender salmon fillets are marinated in a zesty blend of spices and fresh ingredients, then baked to perfection. Served with fluffy couscous infused with vibrant herbs and a drizzle of honey, this dish is a delightful mix of savory and sweet sensations that will delight your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 2 tsp ras-el-hanout spice (we used Bart - or see Know-how, below)
- 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves , crushed
- bunch spring onions , thinly sliced
- 3 tsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
- 2 boneless, skinless salmon fillets
- 140g couscous
- 2 tsp clear honey
- handful mint , leaves finely sliced
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Zest and juice 1 lemon, then mix the zest and ½ the juice with the spice, garlic, ½ the spring onions and 2 tsp oil. Season well. Put the salmon into a shallow dish, spoon over the marinade, then leave for 10 mins to let the flavours mingle.
- Meanwhile, put the couscous in a large bowl. Tip in the remaining lemon juice and oil, spring onions and 150ml boiling water, then cover and leave to stand.
- Lift the salmon onto a foil-lined baking tray, spoon over any leftover marinade, then roast for 15 mins. With 5 mins to go, pull out the baking tray and spoon 1 tsp clear honey over each fillet.
- Add the mint to the couscous and fluff it up with a fork. Serve the salmon with the couscous, spoon over the juices from the baking tray and add lemon wedges.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 506 calories
- Fat Content: 22 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 47 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 34 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.21 milligram of sodium
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