Fish & Seafood Fish Salmon Healthy Salmon Fillet Recipes One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous 4.4 (11) 11 Reviews Sun-dried tomato pesto and lemon do double duty to season both the salmon and the couscous in this healthy one-pan dinner recipe. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 lemon 1 ¼ pounds salmon (see Tip), skinned and cut into 4 portions ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 medium fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; fronds reserved 1 cup Israeli couscous, preferably whole-wheat 3 scallions, sliced 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup sliced green olives 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, sliced Directions Zest lemon and reserve the zest. Cut the lemon into 8 slices. Season salmon with salt and pepper and spread 1 1/2 teaspoons pesto on each piece. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the fennel; cook until brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium and repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and fennel. Transfer to the plate. Add couscous and scallions to the pan; cook, stirring frequently, until the couscous is lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, olives, pine nuts, garlic, the reserved lemon zest and the remaining 2 tablespoons pesto. Nestle the fennel and salmon into the couscous. Top the salmon with the lemon slices. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the salmon is cooked through and the couscous is tender, 10 to 14 minutes. Garnish with fennel fronds, if desired. Tips Tip: Most salmon--wild and now some farmed--is considered a sustainable choice). For farmed, ask for fish that's raised in land- or tank-based systems. For more information about sustainable seafood, go to seafoodwatch.org. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 543 Calories 24g Fat 46g Carbs 38g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 4 oz. salmon & 1 1/4 cups couscous Calories 543 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 8g 27% Total Sugars 7g Protein 38g 77% Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 4g 18% Cholesterol 67mg 22% Vitamin A 1572IU 31% Vitamin C 24mg 26% Folate 56mcg 14% Sodium 441mg 19% Calcium 151mg 12% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 76mg 18% Potassium 1161mg 25% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.