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Easy Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe with Crispy Asparagus and Couscous for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy honey glazed salmon served with crispy asparagus and fluffy couscous, perfect for a flavorful and balanced dinner in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons honey (raw wildflower preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking and glaze)
  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces each
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed (about 1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for asparagus)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup couscous (about 6 ounces)
  • 1 cup boiling water or low-sodium vegetable broth (8 fl oz)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for couscous)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley or mint

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season each side with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the asparagus: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add trimmed asparagus in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook, turning occasionally, until tender but still crisp and slightly charred, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. Cook the salmon: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Place salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and salmon is about two-thirds cooked. Flip carefully.
  5. Glaze the salmon: Brush honey glaze generously on the cooked side of fillets. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, glazing occasionally, allowing glaze to caramelize slightly.
  6. Prepare the couscous: While salmon cooks, bring 1 cup water or broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, add salt and butter or olive oil, cover and remove from heat. Let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped herbs if using.
  7. Plate and serve: Place a scoop of couscous on each plate, arrange salmon on or beside it, and add crispy asparagus. Drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the salmon.

Notes

If glaze starts to burn, lower heat and add a splash of water to loosen it. Avoid overcrowding asparagus in pan to keep it crispy. Pat salmon dry before cooking for crisp skin. Use medium heat to prevent glaze burning. Leftovers store well for up to 2 days; reheat gently.

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