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Spiced Salmon with Honey-Ginger Carrots and Pistachio Couscous

2023-10-27 - Written by: Amelia Green

Salmon Seafood Healthy Easy Dinner

Spiced Salmon with Honey-Ginger Carrots and Pistachio Couscous

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring perfectly pan-seared salmon, sweet and spicy honey-ginger carrots, and nutty pistachio couscous.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin on
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat salmon dry and season generously with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  4. In the same skillet, combine carrots, honey, ginger, and soy sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and glazed.
  5. While carrots cook, prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and stir in pistachios and cilantro.
  6. Serve salmon over a bed of pistachio couscous, topped with honey-ginger carrots.