Description
Flakes of salmon and wilted spinach add body and flavor to this warm couscous salad that’s seasoned with mustard and dill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8-ounce) salmon filets, preferably wild
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces pearled couscous
- 3 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup picked dill, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups spinach leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat 1/3 cup oil in a 12-inch stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add salmon, skin-side down, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until skin is rendered and crisp, about 6 minutes.
- Step 2: Flip salmon and cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F (49°C) for medium rare or 130°F (54°C) for medium, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, allow to cool, and flake using your hands; discard skin.
- Step 3: Wipe out skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add shallot and a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add couscous and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add broth, simmer until most liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, then strain excess liquid.
- Step 4: In a large serving bowl, mix together mustard and lemon juice. Stir in couscous, dill, and spinach to wilt the spinach. Stir in flaked salmon and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill and serve right away.
Notes
This dish can be served warm as a main meal or chilled for a picnic lunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 551 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 511 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
Keywords: salmon, pearled couscous, mustard-dill dressing, warm salad, quick dinner