Harissa Salmon with Couscous & Cucumber
Easy
Camille C.
Camille C.

Harissa Salmon with Couscous & Cucumber

6 minutesPrep time

6 minutesCook time

845 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Salmon (fresh)

6 oz

Salmon (fresh)

Couscous

1/3 cup

Couscous

Harissa (paste)

1/2 tbsp

Harissa (paste)

Chickpeas (canned)

1/3 cup

Chickpeas (canned)

Mint (fresh)

1 tbsp

Mint (fresh)

Cucumber

1/2

Cucumber

Shallot

1/2

Shallot

Lemon

1/4

Lemon

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan, Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Drizzle the salmon with olive oil. Then brush them with harissa. Season with salt & pepper. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Prepare the couscous according to the package instructions.
  • Step 3
    (Feel free to use a bouillon cube or veggie stock to give the couscous more flavor!)
  • Step 4
    Wash & cube the cucumber.
  • Step 5
    Peel & mince the shallot.
  • Step 6
    Roughly chop the mint.
  • Step 7
    Fluff the prepared couscous.
  • Step 8
    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated salmon. Cook for 2-3 min on each side, or until cooked to your liking.
  • Step 9
    Add the couscous to a serving bowl. Top with the cucumber, shallot, mint & drained chickpeas.
  • Step 10
    Add a squeeze of lemon. Season with salt & pepper. Toss it all together.
  • Step 11
    Serve the salmon over the couscous salad. Garnish with a few mint leaves (optional). Add a final drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!