Basil Coconut Salmon With Spiced Couscous Recipes

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH COUSCOUS SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue grill to medium.
• Put lemon pepper, dried coriander and paprika in a small bowl and mix and then rub the mix over each side of the salmon fillets and set aside.
• COUSCOUS SALAD - Put couscous in a small heatproof bowl and heat the orange juice in a small saucepan over a medium heat until hot and then pour over the couscous and stir to combine and then cover the bowl and set aside for 3 to 4 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and then using a fork, fluff up the grains.
• Add fresh coriander, cucumber, tomato, radish and lemon zest.
• Put the lemon juice, oil and paprika in a small bowl and whisk to combine and then add lemon juice mixture to the couscous mixture and toss to combine and then set aside.
• Spray salmon fillets on each side cooking spray and put on the barbecue and cook on each side for 2 1/2 minutes for medium, or until cooked to your liking and then transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil and set aside for 2 minutes to rest.
• Put a salmon fillet on each plate to serve, accompanied with the couscous salad.

SALMON FILLETS OVER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add a drizzle of olive oil to glass pan and place the salmon. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the top of the salmon and sprinkle with the House Seasoning. Top with pads of butter. Wrap in the foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve on a bed of couscous.
• House Seasoning: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Couscous: Combine water or chicken stock, salt and butter in a saucepan, over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Add diced tomatoes, crumbled feta, and green onions. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve hot or cold.