Limone is Italian for lemon, so you know this dish is going to have plenty of citrusy flavor. We start with tender, butter-toasted Israeli couscous, upgraded with juicy tomato, sautéed zucchini, and a double dose of lemon zest and juice. It’s all topped with pan-seared salmon dusted with our Italian seasoning. Drizzle with a lemony crema for the finishing touch!
Allergens
Fish
Wheat
Milk
Utensils
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Zester
Small Bowl
Medium Pot
Tags
Calorie Smart
Carb Smart
Quick
Pork-free
Static-position
Pasta-noodles
Pescatarian
Easy Prep
Easy Cleanup
Sodium Smart
Spring
Protein Smart
Ingredients
Israeli Couscous
0.5 cup
Zucchini
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 unit
Lemon
1 unit
Italian Seasoning
1 tablespoon
Crema
1.5 tablespoon
Tomato
1 unit
Scallions
2 unit
Salmon
10 ounce
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
teaspoon (tsp)
Butter
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Preparation
1
Wash and dry produce.
Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick pieces.
2
Melt 1 TBSP butter(2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous, scallion whites, and ½ tsp Italian Seasoning (1 tsp for 4); cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes.
Add ¾ cup water(1½ cups for 4), stock concentrate, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until couscous is al dente, 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess liquid if necessary. Keep covered until ready to serve.
3
While couscous cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
4
Pat salmon* dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for zucchini 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. Remove from pan and set aside.
5
While salmon cooks, zest and quarter lemon. Dice tomato.
In a small bowl, combine crema, ¼ tsp lemon zest(½ tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.
6
Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in zucchini, tomato, scallion greens, remaining lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide couscous between bowls or plates; top with salmon. Drizzle everything with zestycrema. Serve with remaininglemon wedges on the side.