Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Spice-Crusted Salmon with Couscous, a culinary masterpiece that combines succulent salmon fillets enveloped in a flavorful spice crust, complemented by fluffy couscous and a medley of vibrant vegetables. This delectable dish offers a delightful symphony of textures and tastes, making it a perfect choice for a memorable meal.
Discover the culinary journey that awaits as you explore the step-by-step recipes provided within this article. Learn how to create the perfect spice crust using a harmonious blend of zesty spices, ensuring a crispy and aromatic exterior for the salmon. Immerse yourself in the art of cooking the salmon to achieve a tender and flaky texture, while the couscous absorbs the flavorful cooking liquid, resulting in a fluffy and delectable accompaniment.
Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the vibrant vegetable medley, featuring crisp bell peppers, tender zucchini, and succulent tomatoes. These colorful additions bring a refreshing crunch and vibrant flavors to the dish, creating a symphony of textures and tastes.
Unveil the secrets of crafting a zesty lemon-tahini sauce, a tangy and creamy condiment that perfectly complements the spice-crusted salmon. With its bright citrus notes and rich nutty flavor, this sauce elevates the dish to new heights of culinary delight.
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Spice-Crusted Salmon with Couscous awaits, promising an unforgettable dining experience.
SALMON IN A COUSCOUS CRUST
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the parsley, raisins, olives, capers, pine nuts, olive oil, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; stir in the couscous to moisten completely and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Put the salmon in a single layer in a smallish buttered gratin dish or baking dish (bottom measured 10 by 7 1/4 inches; 2.8 liter); the fillets should not touch one another. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil. Now spoon the couscous mixture over the top of the fish so that it completely covers them and fills in the whole dish at the same time. Pour over the water. Drizzle with olive oil. Put the dish in the oven and bake 25 minutes. Use a large spoon to spoon out the salmon and the couscous.
- Note: 1 cup couscous plus 1 1/3 cups water is a better quantity to serve 2 if you have a smaller gratin dish or baking dish (remaining quantities are the same).
SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH COUSCOUS SALMON
I love salmon and couscous and this recipe from Australian BH&G Diabetic Living looks like a corker. UPDATE 24th February 2012 - made this recipe for the DM and myself but did use basil instead of corainder as we really don't care for it but the basil was a good match with the tomatoe and cucumber, unfortunately no radishes so gave a good grind of fresh black pepper (helped a little). My fillets were just under 200 grams each so allowed an extgra minute, though only 30 seconds would have been perfect still had that pink and was not dry. For the rub mix oh the flavour was sublime but only used about half of it on our 2 fillets so if you are not planning on using the rub mix again would halve for one of use (but could depend on how much mix you like to rub in).
Provided by ImPat
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 2 main meals, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat barbecue grill to medium.
- Put lemon pepper, dried coriander and paprika in a small bowl and mix and then rub the mix over each side of the salmon fillets and set aside.
- COUSCOUS SALAD - Put couscous in a small heatproof bowl and heat the orange juice in a small saucepan over a medium heat until hot and then pour over the couscous and stir to combine and then cover the bowl and set aside for 3 to 4 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and then using a fork, fluff up the grains.
- Add fresh coriander, cucumber, tomato, radish and lemon zest.
- Put the lemon juice, oil and paprika in a small bowl and whisk to combine and then add lemon juice mixture to the couscous mixture and toss to combine and then set aside.
- Spray salmon fillets on each side cooking spray and put on the barbecue and cook on each side for 2 1/2 minutes for medium, or until cooked to your liking and then transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil and set aside for 2 minutes to rest.
- Put a salmon fillet on each plate to serve, accompanied with the couscous salad.
SENSATIONAL SPICED SALMON
A bold rub gives this quick seafood entree fantastic flavor. Paired with a green veggie and rice, my spicy salmon is a delightful weeknight dinner that's special enough for company. -Michele Doucette, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first six ingredients; rub over salmon. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROWN SUGAR SPICED SALMON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chile powder, salt and pepper. Put the salmon on the baking sheet. Evenly distribute the sugar-spice mixture over the top of the fillets.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
COMPANY-READY CRUSTED SALMON
Dietitians suggest two servings of fish a week. Salmon is one of the highest in those omega-3 fatty acids that help to prevent heart disease. "My husband had high cholesterol so I created this heart-healthy recipe. Now I serve it to guests all the time...even fish-haters rave and ask for the recipe!" Susan Robenson - Hot Springs, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place spinach in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with salmon. Drizzle oil over spinach., Combine honey and mustard. Remove 2 tablespoons mixture; brush over salmon. Place the cornflakes, almonds and pecans in a small food processor; cover and process until ground. Press onto salmon. Stir mayonnaise into remaining honey mixture; refrigerate until serving., Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 18-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Serve with couscous if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SALMON AND COUSCOUS
Make and share this Salmon and Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by tigerduck
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put your couscous in a bowl, then pour over just enough water to cover it.
- Set aside for 3 minutes to allow the couscous to soak up the water.
- Slice the salmon widthways into finger-size or twofinger-size strips (I've made 3 out of each fillet), drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan and add the courgettes, asparagus tips and chilli. The vegetables will need 2-5 minutes, depending on their size and on your taste.
- Heat another non-stick frying pan and add the salmon strips (non-skin side first). They will need one minute on each side.
- Mix the tomatoes, lemon juice, 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the coriander into the couscous and season to taste.
- Add the couscous to the veggies in the pan and mix.
- Put the salmon strips on top of the couscous, place a lid on and put back on a high heat for a minute.
- Serve:.
- Slide everything on to plates and spoon over some sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 193.3, Carbohydrate 110.9, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 11.9, Protein 61
SPICED SALMON
This delicious, moist fish is very quick and easy to prepare. It gets a little sweetness from brown sugar, but overall the seasonings are mild and give this dish broad appeal. It's a wonderful way to enjoy healthy salmon.-Donna Reynolds, Innisfail, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except salmon; brush over salmon., Place salmon, skin side down, on an oiled grill rack or on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FOUR-SPICE SALMON
Fish fillets can be a weeknight cook's savior. They are healthful and easy to prepare, require little time to cook and take well to all manner of spices. In this straightforward recipe, adapted from the New York chef Katy Sparks, you start with salmon fillets, liberally rub them on one side with a mixture of ground coriander, cloves, cumin and nutmeg, and then brown them in a very hot pan so the spices form a crust. Flip once, and that's it. For the best results, use fillets of equal sizes, cook them to medium rare, and use freshly ground spices. If you have only pre-ground, be sure they haven't gone stale sitting in your cabinet too long. (Yes, spices can go stale.)
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. If necessary, combine spices and grind them to a coarse powder in a coffee or spice grinder. Press some of the mixture onto the top of each fillet.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the oil or butter and, when it shimmers, place the fillets, coated side down, in the pan. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the spice mixture forms a nicely browned crust.
- Turn the fillets and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the salmon just slightly resists when pierced with a thin-bladed knife.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 418 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon: This will ensure that your dish is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Make sure the salmon is cooked through: Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: The spice crust is what gives this dish its unique flavor. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
- Serve with your favorite sides: This dish pairs well with a variety of sides, such as couscous, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Spice-crusted salmon with couscous is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the spice crust adds a wonderful flavor. The couscous is a light and fluffy side dish that complements the salmon perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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