How to Make Cashew Salmon with Apricot Couscous - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that is both easy to prepare and full of flavor? Look no further than our Cashew Salmon with Apricot Couscous recipe! This dish is the perfect combination of tender and flaky salmon, crunchy cashews, and sweet and tangy apricot couscous. It's a dish that's sure to impress even the most discerning of palates and is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special celebration.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 3 scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup whole-wheat couscous
  • 1 pound salmon fillet, preferably wild Pacific, skinned (see Note) and cut into 4 portions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted cashews (see Note)

Information

  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler.
  • Combine yogurt, scallion greens, lemon juice, cilantro, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add apricots, ginger, the scallion whites and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, rub salmon with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tip). If broiling, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray. Grill or broil the salmon until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with the couscous, topped with the yogurt sauce and cashews.
  • Nutrition

    473 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 540mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 662mg