Mediterranean Salmon Bowls
Cuisine: Seafood
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Enjoy these delicious mediterranean salmon bowls anytime of year, but especially during spring and summer!
Ingredients
Couscous
  • 1 ½ cups dry Israeli / pearl couscous
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. salt
Salmon
  • 1 large salmon fillet, cut into individual portions
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tbsp. oregano
  • ½ lemon
Creamy Sauce
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 2 tsp. dried dill
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
For serving
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • Fresh arugula
  • Olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper
  • Lemon wedges
Instructions
  1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add the couscous, olive oil, and salt. Reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes until the water is gone. Turn off the heat and add the lid to the saucepan.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel, then drizzle with the olive oil. Mix together the smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and oregano together in a bowl and rub this over the salmon. Place the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 13-16 minutes until the salmon can be cut with a fork. When it’s done cooking, squeeze lemon juice over the cooked salmon.
  3. While the salmon is cooking, make your creamy sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon, yogurt, sour cream, mayo, dill, salt, pepper, and lemon juice
  4. Assemble your salmon bowls with couscous and the fresh vegetables as a base. Add the salmon and creamy sauce. Drizzle with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper if desired.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/mediterranean-salmon-bowls/