Sticky Salmon Couscous Bowls - Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe
Enjoy a quick and flavorful dinner with tender salmon, fluffy couscous, and colorful vegetables, all topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces salmon fillets
Grains
- 1 cup couscous
Broth & Sauces
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
Garnishes
- chopped green onions green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cook salmon in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until sticky and cooked through.
- Bring vegetable broth to a boil, add couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Sauté mixed vegetables in the same skillet for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Divide couscous into bowls, top with salmon, vegetables, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with additional soy sauce or sesame oil before serving.