Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
4 servings
Warm flavours, textures and colours make this dish an elegant and comforting meal.
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ingredients
1
cup water
1 ¼
cup chicken stock
Always check your package directions for the proper liquid amounts.
½
tsp prepared garlic
¼
tsp curry powder
1
tsp parsley
1 ½
cup couscous
1
tsp olive oil
4
boneless, skinless salmon filets (approx 6 oz. / 170 g each)
2
Tbsp soy sauce
2
Tbsp maple syrup
1
tsp Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning
20-24
asparagus spears (approx 1 lb / 450 g)
Butter (optional)
1
Tbsp salsa
2
Tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
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directions
Step 1
Bring water, chicken stock, garlic, curry and parsley to a boil in a stove-top pot.
Step 2
Step 3
Add couscous to pot, stir until well combined, cover tightly and remove from heat.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large stove top fry pan at med-high heat.
Step 5
Step 6
Place salmon in pan.
Step 7
Step 8
Drizzle with soy sauce and maple syrup.
Step 9
Step 10
Sprinkle with spice.
Step 11
Step 12
Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 13
Rinse asparagus under cold water in a colander. Break off woody end nodes and discard.
Step 14
Step 15
Place in a microwave-safe pot or casserole with lid.
Step 16
Step 17
Microwave at high 4 minutes.
Step 18
Step 19
Add butter if you must.
Step 20
Step 21
Toss then let stand.
Step 22
Step 23
Turn salmon filets, cover, and cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
Step 24
Step 25
Add salsa and cilantro into couscous and stir.