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Mediterranean Salmon Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired salmon dish with roasted fennel, cherry tomatoes, and a vibrant olive-pistachio salsa.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 oz. salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 0.5 tsp. black pepper, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Fennel

  • 2 medium fennel bulbs (cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Harissa Paste

  • 2 Tbsp. mild harissa paste (such as Mina brand)

Couscous

  • 1 cup dry Israeli (or pearl) couscous

Olives and Pistachios

  • 3 Tbsp. pitted and finely chopped green olives (such as Castelvetrano olives)
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped pistachios (preferably roasted and salted)
  • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 0.25 tsp. chili flakes
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp. salt

Instructions 

  • Season salmon with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a skillet over medium-high, cook salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes, flip and cook 3-4 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Add fennel to the skillet, cook until browned, then add tomatoes and cook until blistered. Stir in harissa and couscous; toast for 2 minutes. Add water, remaining salt and pepper, boil, then simmer covered for 12-14 minutes.
  • Prepare salsa by mixing olives, pistachios, parsley, garlic, chili flakes, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Once couscous is cooked, nestle salmon back into the pan, cook uncovered for 2 minutes, then spoon salsa over and serve.

Notes

Ensure not to overcook the salmon for best texture and flavor.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Salmon