Salmon with Lemon Cilantro

By AshleyRuss

Ingredients

• 1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 skinless salmon fillet (1 1/4 pounds), cut into 4 portions
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
2.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Season the salmon with the paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4.In a bowl, combine the cilantro, scallions, lemon juice, remaining oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salmon and couscous.