Harissa-Honey Salmon with Jeweled Couscous
Kick off Week 23 with a dinner that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors! This Harissa-Honey Salmon paired with a vibrant, jewel-toned pearl couscous brings an exciting twist to your usual weeknight routine. It is a quick yet incredibly flavorful culinary adventure that will leave everyone at the table wanting more.
In short
Harissa-Honey Salmon with Jeweled Couscous takes about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 9 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets4 pcs
- Harissa paste2 tbsp
- Honey2 tbsp
- Pearl couscous250 g
- Vegetable broth400 ml
- Pomegranate seeds100 g
- Fresh mint1 bunch
- Feta cheese100 g
- Lemon1 pc
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C. In a small bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, honey, and the juice of half the lemon until smooth and well combined.
- 2
Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the harissa-honey glaze generously over each fillet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
- 3
While the salmon is baking, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the pearl couscous, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
- 4
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork. Gently fold in the pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and finely chopped fresh mint. Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the mixture and toss lightly.
- 5
Divide the vibrant jeweled couscous evenly among four plates. Top each mound of couscous with a beautifully glazed salmon fillet, and garnish with a few extra mint leaves.
Questions and answers
How long does Harissa-Honey Salmon with Jeweled Couscous take?
About 30 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 9 ingredients: Salmon fillets, Harissa paste, Honey, Pearl couscous, Vegetable broth, Pomegranate seeds …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
