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Mediterranean Za'atar Salmon and Lemony Couscous

Mediterranean Za'atar Salmon and Lemony Couscous

with Tomato-Olive Relish and Feta
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800 kcal
38g
30 minutes
:
  • Salmon
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Tree nuts
  • Crustaceans
  • Mustard
  • Sesame
  • Triticale
  • Peanuts

250 g

Salmon Fillets, skin-on

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¾ cup

Pearl Couscous

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¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

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7 g

Parsley

30 g

Mixed Olives

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1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Tomato

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

1 tbsp

Garlic Puree

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6 g

Lemon-Pepper Seasoning

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6 g

Za'atar Spice

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2.5 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

1 tbsp

Butter*

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Calories800 kcal
Fat47 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate60 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein38 g
Cholesterol105 mg
Sodium920 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium1100 mg
Calcium175 mg
Iron4 mg

Cook couscous
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (use same for 4 servings).
  • To the boiling water, add couscous. Cook uncovered for 6-8 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Strain couscous, then return to the pot, off heat.
Cook salmon
2
  • Meanwhile, pat salmon dry with paper towels.
  • To a parchment-lined baking sheet, add salmon and brush with 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil. Season with Za'atar Spice, salt and pepper. Roast in the middle of the oven for 10-12 min, until cooked through.**
Prep
3
  • Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Quarter zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
  • Strain olives, reserving olive brine. Roughly chop olives.
  • Roughly chop parsley.
Cook zucchini
4
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until tender-crisp. Season with half the Lemon-Pepper Seasoning and salt.
Make relish and finish couscous
5
  • To a small bowl, add olives, tomatoes, half the parsley, half the lemon zest, half the lemon juice and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Stir to combine. Season with pepper.
  • Reheat finished couscous over medium, then add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, remaining Lemon-Pepper Seasoning, garlic puree, remaining lemon zest, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) olive brine, remaining lemon juice and remaining parsley. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Season with salt.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide couscous between bowls.
  • Top couscous with zucchini. 
  • Divide salmon between bowls and spoon relish over top.
  • Sprinkle feta over top.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top.