Honey-Harissa Salmon with Apricot Mint Couscous
Celebrate Week 31 with a bold fusion of North African spice and summer sweetness. This dish pairs caramelized, spicy-sweet salmon with a refreshing stone-fruit couscous for a dinner that is both sophisticated and incredibly vibrant.
In short
Honey-Harissa Salmon with Apricot Mint Couscous takes about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets4 stk
- Harissa paste2 tbsp
- Honey2 tbsp
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Couscous250 g
- Vegetable stock300 ml
- Fresh apricots, pitted and diced4 stk
- Fresh mint leaves, chopped1 handful
- Toasted almond flakes40 g
- Olive oil2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, honey, half of the lemon juice, and a tablespoon of olive oil until smooth.
- 2
Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling vegetable stock. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and let it stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork once done.
- 3
Heat the remaining olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and sear for 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip the fillets and brush the tops generously with the honey-harissa glaze.
- 4
Continue cooking for another 3 minutes, allowing the glaze to bubble and caramelize into a sticky coating. Ensure the salmon is just cooked through but still moist.
- 5
Toss the diced apricots, chopped mint, toasted almonds, and the remaining lemon juice into the fluffed couscous. Mix well to distribute the flavors.
- 6
Divide the apricot couscous among four plates and top each with a glazed salmon fillet. Drizzle any extra glaze from the pan over the fish and serve immediately.
Questions and answers
How long does Honey-Harissa Salmon with Apricot Mint 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 10 ingredients: Salmon fillets, Harissa paste, Honey, Lemon juice, Couscous, Vegetable stock …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
