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Salmon Couscous Bowls

This light yet satisfying bowl is built on a fluffy bed of couscous and infused with zesty lemon and fragrant garlic. Using fresh summer ingredients, this meal will certainly brighten your day! It is colorful and packed with nutrients that keep you full and energized. This dinner comes together pretty fast, making it a great addition to your family’s weekly meal plan.
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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 646kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. salmon
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tsp. salt (divided)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups dried couscous
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced or sub 1 tsp. garlic powder)
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • 1 small red onion (diced)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 avocado (diced)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon skin-side down and drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add ½ tsp. salt and pepper to taste. Place salmon in the preheated oven and cook for 15-18 minutes, until salmon is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan with a lid. Once boiling, stir in couscous and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes, until the couscous has absorbed the broth.
  • While salmon and couscous are cooking, prepare your remaining ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add remaining 2 Tbsp. of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, mint, remaining ½ tsp. salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to combine.
  • When couscous is finished cooking, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Add couscous to the bowl with the olive oil/lemon dressing, along with red onion, cherry tomatoes and arugula. Mix well.
  • Add diced avocado to the bowl and mix gently to combine. Taste and add salt or pepper as needed. Divide into four bowls and top each bowl with 4 oz. cooked salmon. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to sub water for chicken broth for a money-saving option.
  • This can be made with a variety of veggies depending on what’s in season and what your family likes.
  • Make this meal vegetarian by subbing vegetable broth and omitting the salmon.
  • For a gluten free option, serve over brown rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 36gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 1394mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1180IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 4mg
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Nutrition Facts
Salmon Couscous Bowls
Amount per Serving
Calories
646
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
584
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
1394
mg
40
%
Carbohydrates
 
67
g
22
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
 
1180
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
52
mg
63
%
Calcium
 
98
mg
10
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.