Warm Salmon And Couscous Salad Food

SALMON AND COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CUCUMBER-FETA DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In the center of a sheet pan, place salmon skin-side down. Pat the salmon dry, then coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Coat 1 of the lime halves in some of the olive oil in the pan, then place cut-side up in the corner.
• Roast the salmon on the center rack until opaque on the outside and light pink in the center, about 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
• While the salmon roasts, make the couscous: In a lidded pot over medium-high heat, toast the couscous, uncovered, stirring until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 3 cups water, season with salt, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain an active simmer, then cook until the couscous is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the couscous in a colander, then drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat. Stir in the arugula, letting it wilt. Leave in the sink to cool slightly while you make the dressing.
• Prepare the dressing: In a serving bowl, combine the yogurt with 1/4 cup room temperature water and the zest and juice of 1 lime, then whisk until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, plus 1/4 cup feta, most of the herbs (reserving some for garnish) and the cucumber. Stir to combine, then season to taste with salt. Set aside.
• Add the cooked couscous and arugula to the yogurt mixture, tossing to combine. Remove the salmon from the skin, then flake with a fork. Add half the salmon to the couscous, mixing it together. Place the remaining salmon on top, squeeze the roasted lime half over the dish, then garnish with the scallions, remaining feta, parsley and mint. Quarter the remaining lime half and serve it on the side.

WARM SALMON AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Measure broth into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat on high to boiling point (about 3 minutes) then add couscous, chili powder, lemon zest and spinach.
• Stir, cover tightly and let stand 5 minutes.
• Add salmon, carrot, lemon juice, green onions, and walnuts.
• Fluff with a fork and serve immediately on a bed of lettuce or spinach leaves.

SALMON AND COUSCOUS PIE

Steps:

• Boil two of the eggs for ten minutes, then cool, drain and peel.
• Wilt the spinach in a bit of boiling water.
• Let cool, then press as much water as you can out of the spinach.
• Place the couscous in a bowl.
• Squeeze juice from half of the lemon into the bowl, add 300ml boiling water and give it a good stir.
• Cover and leave for up to 10 minutes, then use a fork to loosen the grains.
• Cut the salmon into large chunks and squeeze the juice from the other half of lemon on top.
• Season generously with pepper and 1 tbsp of the dill.
• Roughly chop the eggs into big pieces.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Oil a flat baking sheet and lay out one of the pieces of puff pastry.
• Whisk the remaining egg and then brush a 1 inch border around the pastry.
• Cover with half the spinach.
• Stir half the yoghurt and 1 tbsp of the dill into the couscous and spoon half of that mixture over the spinach.
• Top with the fish and egg.
• Add the rest of the couscous and then the last of the spinach.
• Lay the second sheet of pastry over the filling.
• You may need to dust your worktop with flour first and just roll it a little bit, to make it slightly bigger than the bottom piece.
• Crimp the edges together with a fork, then paint the surface with beaten egg and roll the border towards the centre.
• Make a few steam holes with a fork or knife and put into a moderate oven (350 F or 180C).
• Cook for 20-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed, golden and cooked through.
• Serve in thick slices with a sauce made of the remaining dill and yogurt.

SALMON COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the water and olive oil. When boiling, remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork into a large bowl to cool.
• Flake the salmon and add to the bowl.
• Briefly steam the peas, rinse in cold water and add, then do the same for the corn.
• Add the onion, parsley and dill.
• Mix a bit of the dressing into the mustard to combine, then add the rest of the dressing and lemon juice.
• Sprinkle over the couscous, mixingly. (You know what I mean.) Taste to see if there's enough mustard and lemon for your taste. Mustard can be added thinned with liquid, such as more dressing, lemon juice, or water. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
• Chill for at least 2 hours if you have time, but it is good eaten right away, also. We enjoyed this on lettuce leaves with sliced tomatos, cucumbers, and corn chips.
• NOTES:.
• Add extra time if you need to cook the salmon. I didn't really have leftover salmon, so I poached a chunk in chicken broth and water to cover with added onion, lemon, parsley, dill, bay leaf, thyme, S&P. Was delish, and I used some liquid for ½ the couscous liquid. Saved the rest for another time. However, I am convinced this recipe would still taste delish with plain salmon.
• I imagine most kinds of mustard would be great, except I don't know about yellow?.
• Except the couscous, most measurements are an approximation, so please don't be afraid to change it to fit your tastes.
• I also noticed that the peas lost their bright green color overnight, so for brightest looks, add before serving.

SPICE & HONEY SALMON WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Zest and juice 1 lemon, then mix the zest and ½ the juice with the spice, garlic, ½ the spring onions and 2 tsp oil. Season well. Put the salmon into a shallow dish, spoon over the marinade, then leave for 10 mins to let the flavours mingle.
• Meanwhile, put the couscous in a large bowl. Tip in the remaining lemon juice and oil, spring onions and 150ml boiling water, then cover and leave to stand.
• Lift the salmon onto a foil-lined baking tray, spoon over any leftover marinade, then roast for 15 mins. With 5 mins to go, pull out the baking tray and spoon 1 tsp clear honey over each fillet.
• Add the mint to the couscous and fluff it up with a fork. Serve the salmon with the couscous, spoon over the juices from the baking tray and add lemon wedges.

WARM SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes for 15 mins until tender. Add the peas to the pan for the final 2 mins cooking, then drain together. Slice the potatoes thickly, then leave to cool.
• Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a non-stick pan for 5 mins until golden. Lift out, season the salmon, then fry for 3 mins on each side until golden and just cooked in the middle. You won't need extra oil to cook the fish.
• Whisk the dressing ingredients together with seasoning and 1 tbsp water. Toss the veg together with the dressing and put onto plates, then break the salmon into big pieces and nestle into the salad with the bacon.

SALMON WITH COUSCOUS VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine couscous and broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
• Turn off heat and let stand for about 10 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• Add the next 8 ingredients to the couscous, mixing thoroughly.
• Heat the grill or broiler. Grill or broil the salmon for 4-5 on each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve salmon with couscous vegetable salad. Place lemon wedge on plates for individual use.