Mediterranean Zaatar Salmon Food

MEDITERRANEAN ZA'ATAR SALMON

Steps:

• Mix mayo and 1 Tbsp. (3 tsp.) za'atar until blended. Brush half the mayo mixture onto fish fillets; place, mayo sides down, in large skillet. Brush tops of fillets with remaining mayo mixture. Cook on medium heat 5 to 6 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove fish from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add vegetable broth and remaining za'atar to skillet; stir until blended. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in couscous; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 min., stirring occasionally.
• Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or just until spinach is wilted. Top with fish and cheese; cook, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until fish is heated through and cheese is melted.

ZA'ATAR

Steps:

• Grind the savory, sumac, salt and sesame seed in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder until you obtain a fine powder.
• Keep in a sealed jar in a cool, dark and dry place.
• To use: mix 1-2 tblsps of zaatar with 1-2 tblsps extra-virgin olive oil and spread on warm, toasted bread.
• Top with freshly-ground black pepper.
• You can also top pita breads with the zaatar and olive oil mixture and bake in the oven to make pita crisps.
• Zaatar will begin to lose its flavour after 2 months.