Salmon with Couscous and Kale
Recipe from
Ladies' Home Journal
Salmon, a great source of omega-3s, is paired with kale, a calcium-packed green, for a dinner that's delicious and good for you.
Servings:
Makes 4 servings. (Nutrition facts are based on per serving without green beans.)
Ingredients
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COUSCOUSsee savings
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1 tablespoonolive oilsee savings
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2 teaspoonsfinely chopped garlicsee savings
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2 cupstrimmed and coarsely chopped kalesee savings
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1 cupwatersee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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3/4 cupcouscoussee savings
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1 tablespoonwhite winesee savings
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1 teaspoonbutter or margarinesee savings
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SALMONsee savings
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1 teaspoonolive oilsee savings
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1-1/4 poundcenter-cut salmon filletssee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground peppersee savings
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Lemon wedges, optionalsee savings
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Steamed green beans, optionalsee savings
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Directions
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Make couscous: Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add kale and stir; cover and cook 5 minutes, until kale is almost tender. Add water and salt to kale; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in wine and butter.
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Meanwhile, cut salmon crosswise into 4 equal strips. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place in skillet skin side down. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, just until cooked though.
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Divide couscous among 4 serving plates. Top each with a salmon fillet. Serve with lemon wedges and green beans, if desired. Makes 4 servings. (Nutrition facts are based on per serving without green beans.)
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 460, Total Fat 21.5 g, Saturated Fat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 691 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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