Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous

Health score
40%
Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous
40 min.
4
506kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes, but it also serves as a wholesome meal for four, making it ideal for family dinners or lunch gatherings. With each serving clocking in at 506 calories, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt.

The star of this dish is the succulent salmon fillets, grilled to perfection and seasoned with a fragrant blend of spices that includes ground fennel and coriander. The grilling process enhances the natural flavors of the salmon, creating a deliciously smoky and tender bite that pairs beautifully with the nutty brown butter couscous.

Speaking of couscous, this dish features a delightful twist with the addition of toasted pine nuts and a splash of dry white wine, which elevates the dish to a gourmet level. The couscous is fluffy and infused with the zesty brightness of lemon juice and rind, making it a refreshing complement to the rich salmon.

Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a delicious meal, this Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Dive into this flavorful journey and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup couscous uncooked
  • tablespoons wine dry white
  • 0.5 teaspoon fennel powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • 14.5 ounce beef broth fat-free canned
  • tablespoons pinenuts 
  • 24 ounce salmon fillet skinless
  • 0.3 teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until browned.
  3. Add nuts; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add couscous; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add wine and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; stir in rind, juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
  6. Combine white pepper and next 4 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt) in a small bowl. Coat salmon fillets with cooking spray.
  7. Sprinkle fillets with spice mixture.
  8. Place salmon on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill over medium-high heat 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  9. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts

Calories506kcal
Protein34.02%
Fat37.04%
Carbs28.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.02
Glycemic Load
20.58
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
31.533912938574%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.57mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:505.72kcal
25.29%
Fat:20.26g
31.17%
Saturated Fat:5.57g
34.81%
Carbohydrates:35.61g
11.87%
Net Carbohydrates:32.79g
11.92%
Sugar:0.66g
0.74%
Cholesterol:108.6mg
36.2%
Sodium:458.87mg
19.95%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.29%
100%
Protein:41.88g
83.75%
Manganese:1.81mg
90.41%
Vitamin B12:5.42µg
90.35%
Selenium:62.29µg
88.99%
Vitamin B3:15.14mg
75.71%
Vitamin B6:1.45mg
72.63%
Phosphorus:448.86mg
44.89%
Vitamin B2:0.7mg
41.06%
Vitamin B5:3.41mg
34.06%
Potassium:1163.2mg
33.23%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
31.76%
Copper:0.61mg
30.47%
Magnesium:84.48mg
21.12%
Folate:54.15µg
13.54%
Iron:2.28mg
12.65%
Zinc:1.82mg
12.11%
Fiber:2.82g
11.28%
Vitamin A:246.42IU
4.93%
Vitamin C:3.58mg
4.34%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.26%
Calcium:42.25mg
4.23%
Vitamin K:3.42µg
3.26%
Source:My Recipes