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Salmon with Couscous Pilaf

Salmon with Couscous Pilaf

The couscous does not need to be cooked before going into the baking dish; it will steam in the oven along with the fish and vegetables.

Everyday Food, March 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/341207/salmon-with-couscous-pilaf
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 50 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 pound carrots (about 6 medium), quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/8 inch thick diagonally
    • 1 cup uncooked couscous
    • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
    • 1/2 cup raisins
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)
    • Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, mix together carrots, couscous, almonds, raisins, mint, oil, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Place salmon fillets on top of couscous mixture; season generously with salt and pepper. Cover pan with foil; bake until fish is opaque throughout, 30 to 35 minutes.
  3. Transfer fish to plates. Fluff couscous with a fork; serve with fish and lemon wedges.

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