Description
Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous features perfectly pan-seared salmon in a rich garlic butter sauce served over light, zesty lemon herb couscous. It’s an easy weeknight recipe that’s healthy, satisfying, and ready in no time.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Salmon
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) – Rich in protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter – Creates a rich and silky garlic butter sauce.
2 tablespoons olive oil – Helps achieve a beautiful golden crust.
4 garlic cloves, minced – Adds bold savory flavor.
1 teaspoon paprika – Gives mild smokiness and beautiful color.
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning – Adds aromatic herb flavor.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper – Enhances the salmon’s natural flavor.
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice – Brightens the garlic butter sauce.
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley – Adds freshness and color.
Lemon wedges – For serving.
For the Lemon Herb Couscous
1 cup couscous – A light, fluffy grain that cooks quickly.
1¼ cups chicken or vegetable broth – Adds extra flavor instead of plain water.
1 tablespoon butter – Makes the couscous rich and tender.
1 tablespoon olive oil – Adds moisture.
1 tablespoon lemon juice – Bright citrus flavor.
1 teaspoon lemon zest – Adds fresh lemon aroma.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley – Bright herbal flavor.
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill – Pairs beautifully with salmon.
Salt and black pepper – To taste.
Instructions
- Bring broth, butter, and olive oil to a boil.
- Stir in the couscous, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous and mix in lemon juice, zest, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the salmon dry and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon for 4–5 minutes on the first side.
- Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and spoon the garlic butter over the salmon.
- Plate the lemon herb couscous and top with the salmon.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat the salmon dry for a beautifully crisp exterior.
- Fresh lemon juice and herbs provide the brightest flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 520 calories
