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Salmon with Zesty Cilantro Sauce

Salmon with Zesty Cilantro Sauce

with Lemony Carrots & Garlic Couscous
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 14, 2026
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Calories
780 kcal
Protein
36g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Fish
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

½ cup

Israeli Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

12 ounce

Carrot

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 unit

Lemon

2 clove

Garlic

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

¼ ounce

Cilantro

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

Not included in your delivery

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

2 tablespoon (tbsp)

Olive Oil

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories780 kcal
Fat49 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Carbohydrate50 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein36 g
Cholesterol105 mg
Sodium430 mg
Potassium1200 mg
Calcium90 mg
Iron2.3 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.
Peeler
Zester
Aluminum Foil
Baking Sheet
Small Bowl
Small pot
Paper Towel
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Finely chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lemon. Peel and mince or grate garlic.

Roast Carrots
2
  • Toss carrots on a foil-lined baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

  • Roast on top rack until golden brown and softened, 20-25 minutes.

Make Sauce
3
  • While carrots roast, in a small bowl, combine cilantro, half the cumin (you’ll use the rest later), half the lemon zest, 2 TBSP olive oil (4 TBSP for 4 servings), a big squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of garlic to taste. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

Cook Couscous
4
  • Heat 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant and couscous is lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes.

  • Stir in ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4) and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until al dente, 6-8 minutes.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Cook Fish
5
  • While couscous cooks, pat barramundi* dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining cumin, salt, and pepper.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add barramundi and cook until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat.

Finish & Serve
6
  • Fluff couscous with a fork; season with salt and pepper.

  • Toss carrots with remaining lemon zest.

  • Divide couscous, carrots, and barramundi between plates. Top barramundi with cilantro sauce. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Customers loved the juicy, flavorful salmon and excellent couscous. Some preferred less cumin on the fish.
  • Ease of prep: Easy-to-follow instructions helped first-time couscous cooks achieve great results 🎉.
  • Suggestions: Consider adjusting cumin on the salmon to taste; some enjoyed it while others would reduce or omit.
AI-generated from customer reviews