Grilled Salmon with Turmeric-Spiced Couscous
This Grilled Salmon with Turmeric-Spiced Couscous is a dream for anyone looking to eat well and feel great! Loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, garlic, and omega-rich salmon, it’s a powerhouse meal that tastes as good as it is good for you. Perfect for a heart-healthy Thursday dinner, the salmon is lightly seasoned and grilled to perfection while the couscous soaks up all the flavors of warm spices and fresh herbs. Add a quick cucumber-mint yogurt sauce on the side for an extra cooling touch. It’s simple, quick, and totally nourishing. Bonus: Leftover couscous makes a great cold salad base for lunch the next day!
Ingredients
For the salmon:
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Juice of ½ lemon
For the turmeric couscous:
1 cup couscous
1 ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
Optional yogurt sauce:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
¼ cup diced cucumber
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1
Grill the Salmon: Rub salmon with olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
2
Grill skin-side down over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side.
3
Make the Couscous: In a saucepan, bring broth, turmeric, garlic, and olive oil to a boil.
4
Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes.
This is for small couscous, if using large pearl couscous, follow pkg directions for cooking times.
5
Fluff with a fork and stir in parsley and mint.
6
Make the Yogurt Sauce (optional): Combine yogurt, mint, cucumber, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
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