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Herby Salmon With Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Herby Salmon With Red Pepper Cream Sauce

with Garlicky Couscous & Roasted Asparagus
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 06, 2026
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Calories
780 kcal
Protein
39g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Fish
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 clove

Garlic

6 ounce

Asparagus

1 unit

Onion

¾ ounce

Israeli Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

1 tablespoon

Tuscan Heat Spice

1 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

1 unit

Red Pepper Jam

2 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Zucchini

Not included in your delivery

Cooking Oil

Olive Oil

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Salt

Pepper

/ per serving
Calories780 kcal
Fat44 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate56 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein39 g
Cholesterol120 mg
Sodium520 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Small pot
Baking Sheet
Paper Towel
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Peel and mince or grate garlic. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick half-moons. Halve and peel onion; slice half into ¼-inch-thick wedges. Finely chop remaining onion until you have 2 TBSP (4 TBSP for 4 servings).

Make Couscous
2

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, 30-40 seconds. • Stir in couscous, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), and ¼ tsp salt (½ tsp for 4); bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cover. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Roast Veggies
3

• While couscous cooks, toss zucchini and onion wedges on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 14-16 minutes.

Cook Salmon
4

• Meanwhile, pat salmon* dry with paper towels and season all over with ¼ tsp Tuscan Heat Spice (½ tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. (You'll use more Tuscan Heat Spice in the next step.) • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add salmon to pan, skin sides down; cook until skin is crisp and fish is almost cooked through, 6-8 minutes. • Flip and cook until fish is opaque and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Make Sauce
5

• Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in same pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add ½ cup water, cream cheese, stock concentrate, half the jam, and ¼ tsp Tuscan Heat Spice. (For 4, use 1 cup water, all the jam, and ½ tsp Tuscan Heat Spice.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve
6

• Divide couscous, roasted veggies, and salmon between plates. Drizzle salmon with spicy red pepper cream sauce and serve.

Fish is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the creamy sauce, though some found it too sweet; the Tuscan-spiced salmon was a hit for most 🐟
  • Ease of prep: Several found it quick and easy to make, while others noted multiple pans and longer cooking times than expected
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing sweetness in the sauce; try adding extra stock to boost couscous flavor
  • Portions: Some felt satisfied, while others mentioned needing a side salad or larger portions to feel full
  • Texture: A few suggested frying or crisping the zucchini for better texture; some preferred rice over couscous for contrast
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