Salmon with Tomato-Goat Cheese Couscous
Salmon with Tomato-Goat Cheese Couscous is a wholesome and flavorful dish combining tender salmon fillets with light, fluffy couscous tossed with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and creamy goat cheese. Quick, nutritious, and Mediterranean-inspired, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-sear / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt, garlic salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon for 4–5 minutes per side until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Bring chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Stir chopped tomatoes, green onions, and goat cheese into couscous.
- Serve salmon fillets over the couscous mixture.
Notes
Substitute quinoa or bulgur for couscous for a gluten-free or heartier option.
Use feta cheese instead of goat cheese for a sharper flavor.
Add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or dill for extra freshness.
Roast salmon in the oven instead of pan-searing for an easier method.
Stir in roasted red peppers or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
