Honey Garlic Salmon Couscous Bowls

Honey Garlic Salmon Couscous Bowls

from howsweeteats.com
45 min
4 servings

We love these easy salmon couscous bowls for weeknight dinners. The salmon is seared until golden and cooked in a saucy, sticky honey garlic mixture that is divine. Serve over couscous with veggies and extra sauce. LOVE it.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 2 carrots, (peeled and shaved into ribbons)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 3 to 4 salmon filets, (cut into cubes (about 1 to 2 inch cubes))
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 avocado, (thinly sliced)
  • fresh cilantro, (for serving)
  • pickled onions, (for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the couscous according to the instructions. This will take roughly 12 to 15 minutes. I use chicken stock or water. You want the couscous finished by the time the salmon is done. Peel and shave the carrots now too.

  2. 2

    Stir together the honey, water and garlic. Set it aside. We really love this sticky sauce and sometimes I double it. If you want extra sauce, I suggest doubling it too! ⅔ cup honey + ¼ cup water + 3 or 4 garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Pat the salmon completely dry with paper towels. Cut the salmon into cubes, making sure the pieces are uniform in size. It doesn’t matter if they are big or small - but make sure they are all roughly the same size so they cook in the same amount of time.

  4. 4

    Season the salmon all over with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Let it heat for a good 5 to 6 minutes so it’s hot. Add the butter and let it melt and sizzle - it will almost instantly brown. This is good!

  6. 6

    Add the salmon in a single layer. Cook on one side until very deep golden brown and seared. Flip each salmon piece. Cook for 1 minute so the salmon gets brown on the other side.

  7. 7

    Pour the honey mixture into the skillet. It should bubble and sizzle all around the salmon. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, letting it bubble and thicken and get sticky.

  8. 8

    Build your bowls! I add couscous on the bottom, top it with the shaved carrots and sliced avocado, then add the salmon. Top with cilantro and pickled onions, then serve.

  9. 9

    This salmon is also incredible served with rice alone. It’s delish!