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Blueberry Glazed Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous

Delicious Blueberry Glazed Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous

This Blueberry Glazed Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous is a sweet and savory dish that captures vibrant summer flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute avocado oil
For the Blueberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Can use red wine vinegar as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Use agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a valid alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Using organic lemons yields the best flavor
For the Couscous
  • 1 cup Couscous Can substitute with quinoa or farro
  • 1 cup Boiling Water or Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or Basil For garnish

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • Fork
  • Lid or plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the berries burst and the glaze thickens.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Brush blueberry glaze over salmon and bake for 12-14 minutes until opaque.
  3. While baking, bring 1 cup of water or vegetable broth to a boil. In a bowl, add couscous with a pinch of salt, pour boiling liquid over, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in lemon zest, juice, olive oil, and herbs.
  4. Serve by spooning couscous onto plates and placing blueberry glazed salmon on top. Drizzle more blueberry glaze if desired and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with couscousCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the perfect glaze consistency, watch it closely as it simmers; add water if it thickens too much. Fresh salmon is recommended for best flavor, and use a thermometer to check doneness at 145°F (63°C).

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