Cinnamon rubbed salmon with couscous & harissa yogurt

Health score
57%
Cinnamon rubbed salmon with couscous & harissa yogurt
25 min.
2
636kcal

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Are you on the lookout for a delightful and healthy meal that bursts with flavor? Look no further than this Cinnamon Rubbed Salmon with Couscous and Harissa Yogurt! This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking only 25 minutes, but it also brings together an incredible mix of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds.

The star of this recipe is the salmon, beautifully seasoned with a hint of cinnamon and glazed with a touch of honey to create a deliciously caramelized crust. Pair this with fluffy couscous studded with sultanas and fresh coriander, which adds a sweet and aromatic twist to your plate. To elevate the dish even further, the harissa yogurt provides a creamy and spicy contrast that complements the fish perfectly. It’s the perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and spicy!

Whether you're preparing lunch or a cozy dinner, this meal not only satisfies your hunger but also nourishes your body with healthy ingredients. At just 636 calories per serving and a balanced caloric breakdown, it ticks all the boxes for a nutritious yet indulgent meal. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress yourself and your loved ones with a dish that radiates culinary creativity and flare!

Ingredients

  • 100 couscous 
  • tbsp golden raisins 
  • small bunch cilantro leaves chopped
  • tsp ground cinnamon plus a large pinch
  • 200 ml vegetable stock hot
  • tbsp honey 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • fillet salmon fillet 
  • tbsp harissa 
  • 170 nonfat greek yogurt 0%

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat the grill.
  2. Put the couscous, sultanas, most of the coriander, 1 tsp cinnamon and some seasoning in a bowl.
  3. Pour over the hot vegetable stock and set aside for 5 mins to soak.
  4. Mix together the pinch of cinnamon, honey and oil. Sit the salmon in a baking tray, spread over the honey mixture and season. Cook under a hot grill for about 8 mins until the fish is cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, swirl together the harissa and yogurt. Fluff up the couscous with a fork and serve with the fish and yogurt, sprinkled with the remaining coriander alongside some green beans, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories636kcal
Protein31.52%
Fat26.44%
Carbs42.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
127.97
Glycemic Load
35.07
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
34.043913416241%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.41mg
Quercetin
2.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:636.35kcal
31.82%
Fat:18.54g
28.52%
Saturated Fat:2.82g
17.59%
Carbohydrates:66.34g
22.11%
Net Carbohydrates:62.24g
22.63%
Sugar:22.18g
24.65%
Cholesterol:97.75mg
32.58%
Sodium:612.55mg
26.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.73g
99.46%
Selenium:70.81µg
101.16%
Vitamin B12:6µg
100.02%
Vitamin B6:1.57mg
78.55%
Vitamin B3:15.65mg
78.26%
Vitamin B2:0.97mg
56.99%
Phosphorus:564.92mg
56.49%
Vitamin B5:3.79mg
37.87%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.18%
Potassium:1207.47mg
34.5%
Vitamin B1:0.5mg
33.02%
Copper:0.64mg
32.22%
Magnesium:88.83mg
22.21%
Vitamin K:17.93µg
17.08%
Fiber:4.1g
16.41%
Folate:62.34µg
15.59%
Calcium:152.61mg
15.26%
Iron:2.55mg
14.17%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.87%
Vitamin A:607.73IU
12.15%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.72%
Vitamin C:2.86mg
3.47%