Recipes

Moroccan Salmon with Sundried Tomato Couscous

2 Servings

Main Course

45 MIN

A serving of Moroccan Lemon-Seared Salmon with Sundried Tomato Couscous, which features products from Pure by J.L. Kraft Dressings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup

Pure J.L. KRAFT Moroccan Lemon Dressing & Marinade add more for drizzling

1/4 cup

Pure by J.L. KRAFT Sundried Tomato Dressing & Marinade

3/4 cup

water

1 cup

couscous

2 

Atlantic salmon fillets, skin off x 142g

1 tsp

ground cumin

2 tsp

smoked paprika

2 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

2 tsp

sundried tomato pesto

2 tbsp

chopped parsley

2 tbsp

toasted pine nuts

- 

zest from 1 lemon

- 

vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1

Marinate salmon with Moroccan Lemon Dressing & Marinade for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Place couscous in a bowl and mix with sundried tomato pesto.

Step 3

Bring water to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat, add the Sundried Tomato Dressing & Marinade and pour this mixture over the couscous. Cover and allow to sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Combine dry spices onto a plate. Remove salmon from marinade and pat dry. Dip one side into the spice mixture.

Step 5

Heat a skillet on medium low with a touch of vegetable oil. Sear salmon (spice side down) until the spice has set to form a crust. Flip, cover with a lid, and continue to cook for 5-8 minutes to your desired doneness.

Step 6

Remove salmon from pan, then allow pan to cool slightly before wiping clean. Return salmon to panand drizzle with Moroccan Lemon Dressing & Marinade.

Step 7

Remove couscous cover, add parsley, pine nuts and fluff with a fork. Serve with salmon. Be sure to drizzle some of the Moroccan Lemon Dressing & Marinade from the pan over top of the entire dish. Garnish with lemon zest.