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Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dijon Sauce

Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dijon Sauce

plus Garlic Couscous & Roasted Asparagus
4.0(38)62 Reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 06, 2026
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Calories
850 kcal
Protein
40g protein
Total
30 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 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

¾ cup

Israeli Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

8 ounce

Brussels Sprouts

1 unit

Lemon

2 clove

Garlic

2 teaspoon

Dijon Mustard

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

6 ounce

Asparagus

Not included in your delivery

2.5 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

½ teaspoon (tsp)

Sugar

5 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

/ per serving
Calories850 kcal
Fat51 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate58 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol130 mg
Sodium420 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.
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Baking Sheet
Small pot
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Small Bowl
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Cooking Steps

2
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim and halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Zest and quarter lemon.

3
  • Toss Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

  • Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

4
  • Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous, half the garlic, and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until couscous is toasted and garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

  • Add stock concentrate and 1 cup water (2 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 until ready to serve.

5
  • While couscous cooks, 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 to pan, skin sides down. Cook until skin is crisp, 5-7 minutes.

  • Flip and cook until salmon is cooked through, 1-2 minutes more.

  • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan and let cool slightly.

6
  • Dice 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) into ½-inch pieces.

  • In a small bowl, combine mustard, juice from two lemon wedges, 1 TBSP water, ½ tsp sugar, and as much lemon zest as you like. (For 4, use juice from four wedges, 2 TBSP water, and 1 tsp sugar.)

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for salmon over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.

  • Whisk in lemon-Dijon mixture. Add diced butter one piece at a time, whisking constantly, until butter has melted and sauce has thickened, 1-2 minutes more.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

7
  • Stir ½ TBSP butter (1 TBSP for 4 servings) into pot with couscous until butter melts. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

  • Divide couscous and Brussels sprouts between plates. Top couscous with salmon; drizzle with lemon-Dijon sauce. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the lemon-Dijon sauce, calling it "great" and "perfect" with the salmon. Some found it too strong or thin.
  • Ease of prep: Instructions were clear for most, but a few found the sauce tricky. Watch the heat to prevent splitting.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding sour cream to stabilize the sauce. Try balsamic glaze on Brussels sprouts for extra flavor.
  • Leftovers: The couscous was a hit, especially with added garlic. Some found it bland; consider boosting seasoning.
  • Cooking tips: Many praised the crispy salmon skin technique. Cook the sauce gently to avoid separation.
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