How To Make Basil & Coconut Salmon with Spiced Couscous
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Drizzle the salmon with coconut oil and sprinkle with chopped basil and shredded coconut.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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Meanwhile, prepare the spiced couscous. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
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Stir in the couscous, ground cumin, ground turmeric, paprika, and salt to taste.
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Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
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Fluff the couscous with a fork.
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Serve the basil and coconut salmon over a bed of spiced couscous.
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Garnish with fresh lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories : 365kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 73mg
- Sodium : 127mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 29g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 30g
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