Seared Salmon & Lemony Couscous
with Herby Yogurt & Cucumber-Tomato Salad
- Milk
- Wheat
- Fish
**Now with more couscous! You asked, we listened: This isn't the HelloFresh you remember. Bigger menu. Upgraded recipes. Increased portion sizes. More variety. The best way to cook dinner just got BETTER.** This flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal features crispy-skinned salmon served over lemony couscous alongside a fresh tomato-cucumber salad. A drizzle of herby yogurt, speckled with parsley, adds tangy creaminess to the rich salmon. It’s a bright and balanced meal that brings together bold savory flavors and a refreshing crunch.
Ingredients
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
4 tablespoon
Yogurt
(Contains: Milk)
4 ounce
Grape Tomatoes
1.5 cup
Israeli Couscous
(Contains: Wheat)
¼ ounce
Parsley
10 ounce
Salmon
(Contains: Fish)
1 unit
Lemon
2 clove
Garlic
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pot over medium- high heat. Add couscous and a big pinch of salt; cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. • Stir in 2 cups water(4 cups for 4 servings). Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While couscous cooks, wash and dry produce. • Quarter tomatoes. Trim and halve cucumber lengthwise; slice crosswise into 1⁄2-inch-thick half-moons. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Finely chop parsley; reserve 1 tsp (2 tsp for 4 servings) for Step 5. Zest and quarter lemon.
• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, half the garlic, remaining parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. • Set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
• Pat salmon dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin sides down, and cook until skin is crispy, 5-7 minutes. • Flip and cook until fish is opaque and cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate.
• While salmon cooks, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, reserved parsley, remaining garlic, juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.
• Once couscous is finished, stir in a drizzle of olive oil, juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings), and as much lemon zest as you like. Taste and season with additional lemon juice, salt, and pepper if desired. • Divide couscous and cucumber-tomato salad between plates. Top with salmon. Drizzle with herby yogurt and serve.
Fish is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the dish, praising the herby yogurt sauce and fresh cucumber-tomato salad. Some found the couscous bland; consider seasoning it more.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with minimal hands-on time required.
- Suggestions: For extra flavor, try adding stock to the couscous, adjusting lemon to taste, and considering dill instead of parsley.
- Leftovers: The generous portion of couscous provided plenty for leftovers, though some felt it was too much for two servings.
- Texture: Several enjoyed the crispy salmon skin, while the cucumber-tomato salad added a refreshing crunch to the meal.
