Summer Salmon Pearl Couscous

This dish is satisfying, light, and bright. It is full of colors, and there is so much potential to add more vegetables to make it your own! This quick recipe is an ideal meal for a summer day.

Choosing a ripe pineapple and mango

To know a pineapple is ripe, the leaves will pull easily from the crown when tugged. It will also have a sweet smell. When a pineapple is heavier, that indicates that it is juicer

To know a mango is ripe when it feels slightly soft when applying pressure to it. Not firm or mushy to touch. Some will turn more red and yellow, but not all mangos.

Yummy things to add

avocado
cucumber
coconut
cashews
red bell peppers

Balanced plate

When making a plate, I like to have a variety of fruits and vegetables when possible. In this dish, they are tossed in the couscous and add a sweet flavor. This dish is also rich in protein and has the couscous for a carb. with

Summer Salmon Pearl Couscous

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Author: Alli
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

– 2 salmon fillets

– Pinch of salt

– 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning

– 1 cup couscous

– 1 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth

– 1/3 cup chopped mango

– 1/3 cup chopped pineapple

– 1 tbsp chopped red onion

– 1 tbsp minced cilantro

– 2 tbsp olive oil

– 1/2 tbsp agave

– 1 tsp ginger (optional)

– 1/2 lime (for lime juice)

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Instructions

1. Pour couscous and water/vegetable broth into a small pot. Bring to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Allow to cook for 14 minutes under the couscous is tender

2. While couscous is cooking, lightly coat salmon fillets with about 1 tbsp of olive oil. Then sprinkle on a generous amount of Cajun seasoning on the top of the fillets.

3. Air-fry salmon at 400 degrees for 9 minutes

4. Wash all veggies and fruits. Then chop the mango, pineapple, and onion into small pieces. Mince cilantro.

5. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, agave, ginger, and lime juice for the dressing

6. Once couscous is done, toss it in a bowl with the mango, pineapple, onion, cilantro, and dressing. Toss until mixed

7. Place couscous in a bowl and serve with salmon