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Pan Seared Salmon with Pearled Couscous and Cucumber Yogurt Dip

5 from 2 votes
Serves: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

PEARLED COUSCOUS

  • 1 1/2 cups pearled couscous
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt u0026 pepper to taste

Cucumber Yogurt Dip

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 small Persian cucumber, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt u0026 pepper to taste

Serve with:

  • Chopped cucumber and tomato salad

Directions

  1. Season the salmon with garlic powder, salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion on medium heat until browned, for 5-7 minutes. Stir every few minutes. Remove the onions from the pot, place into a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Pour your couscous into the same pot and stir over medium heat to toast slightly for a few minutes. Add in the water, cover the pot and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Add in the onions and season with salt a pepper.
  5. While the couscous cooks, heat a pan on medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add in the olive oil and cook the salmon for about 3-4 minutes skin side up, then flip for additional 2-3 minutes. Cook time will vary on thickness of the salmon, mine took about 7 minutes.
  6. For the yogurt dip, mix everything together in a small bowl and serve over salmon with your couscous and a side salad.