Grilled Salmon with Balsamic Drizzle and Green Couscous

By Katecooks

Ingredients

• 1 (10oz) box of Cousous
• 1 tbs EVOO
• 1 tbs mustard seeds, toasted
• 1/2 english cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbs cider vinegar
• Salt and Pepper
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 (4-5oz) skin on, boneless salmon fillets

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat a grill to med high. In a small saucepan, add 2 cups water, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Pleace the couscous in a shallow heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water on top, reserving the pot. Stir in the olive oil, then cover tightly and let stand for 5 min.

2. Fluff the couscous with a fork, then stir in the mustard seeds, cucumber, parsley and cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper.

3. Add the balsamic vinegar and thyme to the reserved saucepan, cover and bring to a boil on the grill, about 5 min. Uncover and simmer until the vinegar is syrupy and reduced to 1 tbs, 5-7 min. Carefully removed from the heat and discard the thyme.

4. Increase the grill heat to high. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side down on an oiled grate, cover and grill until the skin is crisp, about 3 min. Flip and grill until just cooked through, 1-2min. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the salmon and serve with the couscous