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Blueberry Glazed Salmon

Savor Blueberry Glazed Salmon for a Quick Gourmet Dinner

This Blueberry Glazed Salmon combines unexpected flavors into a quick gourmet dinner that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • to taste Salt Kosher salt recommended
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Blueberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Or yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Or lime zest
For the Couscous
  • 1 cup Couscous Or quinoa for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Boiling Water or Vegetable Broth Broth enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Or basil, cilantro, or dill

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Digital thermometer

Method
 

Make the Blueberry Glaze
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring until thickened.
Prep and Bake the Salmon
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and brush with blueberry glaze. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
Prepare the Lemon Herb Couscous
  1. In a medium bowl, combine couscous and a pinch of salt. Pour boiling water or broth over it, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in lemon juice, zest, and herbs.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Serve couscous on plates, top with salmon, and drizzle any remaining glaze over. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Make the blueberry glaze in advance and refrigerate for up to 3 days to save time.

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