Apple Braised Salmon With Citrus Spiced Couscous

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, seasoned with
• salt and pepper
• 7 ounces couscous
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• 7 ounces water (or stock)
• 12 ounces apple cider (or juice)
• 6 ounces apple cider vinegar
• 6 ounces canola oil
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• 3 ounces finely diced onions
• 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
• fresh mixed herbs (chef likes to use chives, thyme, tarragon, dill weed and parsley)
• 1 red apple, sliced for garnish
• 1 green apple, sliced for garnish

Recipe

• 1 blend all ingredients together in the poaching liquid. it's best to do this the day before so that the flavors develop. the poaching liquid will last up to a week in the refrigerator.
• 2 prepare the couscous in advance using the water or stock along with the lemon and lime juices instead of the plain water that's called for on the package instructions.
• 3 sear the salmon in a really hot oven proof skillet. add 6 oz. of the prepared vinaigrette and cook in a 400°f oven for 8-10 minutes. bring remaining vinaigrette to a boil along with apple slices.
• 4 serve the salmon on top of the couscous. spoon additional vinaigrette with apple slices over the top. garnish with parsley. enjoy!