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Main Course Savory  •  February 9, 2022

One Pan Harissa Salmon and Couscous

One Pan Harissa Salmon and Couscous
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One Pan Harissa Salmon and Couscous

Makes 4 servings
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Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Blender or hand blender
  • 10-12“ inch skillet

Ingredients
  

Harissa

  • 1 roasted red pepper peeled and seeds removed
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp caraway seeds
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced (plus more wedges for serving)
  • 1 tsp salt

Salmon

  • 4 salmon filets about 1-1.5 inch thick, 6oz each
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Couscous

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 inch piece ginger finely grated
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped dill
  • a handful of your favorite green olives coarsely chopped
  • flaky salt for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place rack in the top third of oven and preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Blend all ingredients for harissa using a blender or hand blender, until smooth.
  • Season salmon filets with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brush top and sides of salmon filets with harissa. Place salmon in fridge while you start the couscous.
  • Heat oil and butter in a 10-12 inch skillet over medium heat, until hot.
  • Add onion, garlic and ginger and saute until soft, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add couscous and toast slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in chicken stock, raisins and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Bring chicken stock to a boil and place seasoned salmon filets on top.
  • Place pan in the preheated oven and bake until salmon and couscous are cooked, about 18-20 minutes.
  • Remove pan from the oven, and carefully remove salmon from pan.
  • Stir in parsley, dill, and olives. Season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing and a sprinkle of flaky salt if desired.

Notes

**Harissa can be made ahead! Extra harissa can be saved and used for other uses (make sure to not contaminate the whole batch while brushing on salmon)
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