Monday, May 30, 2011

Salmon with Couscous Pilaf by Cricket Warren

Salmon with Couscous Pilaf               by Cricket Warren      

Found in Good Housekeeping magazine    
This is a simple one-dish meal.  The mint makes it!

1 lb. carrots (about 6 medium), quartered lengthwise & sliced 1/8 " thick diagonally
1 cup couscous (uncooked)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 Tbsp. olive oil
coarse salt & ground pepper
4 skinless salmon fillets (6 to 8 oz. each)
lemon wedges, for serving

1.  Preheat oven to 450.  In a 9-by-13" baking pan, mix together carrots, couscous, almonds, raisins, mint, oil, 1 1/4 water, 1 1/2 tsps. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.

2.  Place salmon fillets on top of couscous mixture; season generously with salt and pepper.  Cove pan with foil; bake until fish is opaque throughout, 30 to 35 minutes.

3.  Transfer fish to plates.  Fluff couscous with a fork; serve with fish and lemon wedges.

Prep time:  20 minutes  
Cooking time:  30 - 35 minutes 
Serves:  4   

Tip:  ask your butcher to skin the salmon        

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