Description
Blueberry Glazed Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of salmon with a sweet and tangy blueberry glaze. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. The bright colors and delightful flavors create an impressive meal that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. The accompanying lemon herb couscous adds a refreshing touch, making it a well-rounded dish that’s nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)
- ¾ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup dry couscous
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the blueberry glaze over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- While baking, boil water or vegetable broth in a small saucepan, then add couscous along with lemon zest, juice, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cover for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Serve the salmon alongside couscous, drizzled with extra glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg