Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon {over Spinach Couscous}

Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon over Spinach Couscous is a go-to staple meal in our house.  

Or at least it used to be before we became a food blogging family. 

We easily had this dish once a week and would have to force ourselves to occasionally change up the way we prepared salmon. 

Now with an effort to share new and different recipes we’ve neglected some of our old favorites. 

This one is just too good not to share.  There’s nothing fancy about Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon over Spinach Couscous.  Start to finish it’s ready in 20 minutes. 

The salmon is super moist, seasoned just right, topped with fresh herb pop, and served over spinach couscous. 

And did I mention it’s fabulous leftover. 

Cold or hot.

We are fortunate that fresh salmon is readily available and reasonably priced where we’re located. 

So my first recommendation is fresh, however I have friends who use frozen salmon and say it’s very good.  Either will work with this recipe. 

Regarding quantities, we figure about 6 ounces of salmon per person and then buy a little extra to enjoy leftover.

Do you have staple recipes that you family loves? I’m always looking for recipe inspiration. I’d love for you to share in the comments below.

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All my best,
xo Libby

Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon {over Spinach Couscous}

Libby with Lemony Thyme

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

For salmon…

• Salmon fillet
• spray olive oil
• garlic & herb seasoning recipe on blog
• sea salt
• freshly cracked black pepper

For couscous…

• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• pinch salt
• 1 cup couscous
• 2-3 Tablespoons aromatics such as minced shallot, garlic, scallions
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

To serve…

• fresh cilantro
• scallions
• diced tomato optional

Instructions

 

For the salmon…

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat baking dish with olive oil spray. Place salmon skin side down. Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash seasoning, salt & pepper. Lightly spray with olive oil. Bake for 17 minutes for rare/medium-rare (depending on thickness).

For couscous…

• While salmon is baking bring water, oil and salt to boil in medium sauce pan. Add in couscous and aromatics. Stir well. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and add in fresh spinach leaves; cover.

To serve…

• Spoon couscous onto a serving platter. Top with salmon. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, sliced scallion, diced tomato and freshly cracked black pepper.

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