Lemony Salmon Couscous Bowls
A vibrant and healthy dish featuring tender salmon, fluffy couscous, and roasted broccoli, all topped with fresh lemon for a bright flavor.
Ingredients
Broccoli
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup pearl couscous
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- ½ head broccoli (cut into florets)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt + pepper to taste salt and pepper
- 2 fillets salmon fillets (skin removed and diced into cubes (~4 oz each))
- drizzle olive oil olive oil
- ½ lemon lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ⅛ tsp chili flakes
lemon wedge
Instructions
- Roast broccoli florets at 400°F for 15 minutes until tender and golden.
- Cook couscous by melting butter, toasting grains, adding broth, thyme, and parsley; simmer until fluffy.
- Toss salmon cubes with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes; set aside.
- Air fry salmon at 400°F for 7 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Divide couscous into bowls, top with roasted broccoli and salmon, garnish with lemon wedge.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a drizzle of tahini.