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Za'atar-Spiced Salmon with Mediterranean Couscous and Greek Yogurt
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Blue Apron
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How to Make Za'atar-Spiced Salmon with Mediterranean Couscous and Greek Yogurt
The bold flavor of herbs star two ways in this dish: the rich earthiness of thyme and oregano in za’atar (a classic Middle Eastern seasoning blend) lends vibrancy to flaky salmon, while our parsley-based salsa verde deliciously brings together the bed of tender couscous and kale beneath. It’s all perfectly finished by a dollop of tangy yogurt.
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10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1/4 recipe
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry the kale; separate the leaves from the stems. Discard the stems and roughly chop the leaves. Pit and roughly chop the dates. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. Roughly chop the peppers.
- Cook the couscous: In a medium pot, combine the couscous, chopped dates, and 1 cup of water; season with salt (optional) and pepper. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, turn off the heat. Cover and let stand 6 to 8 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the couscous is tender. Fluff with a fork. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Cover to keep warm.
- Cook & dress the kale: Meanwhile, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the chopped garlic; season with salt (optional) and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until softened. Add the chopped kale. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the kale is slightly wilted. Add 1/2 cup of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Season with salt (optional) and pepper. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and the water has cooked off. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the salsa verde and chopped peppers. Cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan.
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Cook the fish: Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with pepper, and enough of the za’atar to coat (you may have extra). In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the seasoned fish, skin side down. Cook 5 to 7 minutes on the first side, or until lightly browned. Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.** Turn off the heat.
**An instant-read thermometer should register 145°F. - Finish the couscous & serve your dish: Meanwhile, to the bowl of dressed kale, add the cooked couscous. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt (optional) and pepper. Stir to combine. Season the yogurt with salt and pepper. Serve the cooked fish over the finished couscous. Top the fish with the seasoned yogurt. Enjoy!
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1/4 recipe
- Amount per serving Calories 640
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Total Fat
37g
- Saturated Fat 7g
- Cholesterol 80mg
- Sodium 620mg
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Total Carbohydrate
41g
- Dietary Fiber 7g
- Total Sugars 16g
- Protein 37g
- Potassium 1310mg
Ingredients
kale
1 bunch (about 12 oz)
pitted dried dates
2 oz
garlic
2 clove
roasted red peppers
2 oz
couscous
1/2 cup
water (divided use)
1 1/2 cup
olive oil (divided use)
1 tbsp plus 5 tsp
salsa verde
1/3 cup
skin-on salmon fillets (divided into 4 (5-oz) filets)
20 oz
za'atar seasoning
1 tbsp
Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup
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