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Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Moroccan Spiced Salmon

with Lemon and Onion Couscous
4.0(6.2K)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 23, 2026
Calories
556 kcal
Protein
36g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Fish
  • Celery
  • Sulphites
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1

Ras-el-Hanout

2

Salmon Fillet

(Contains: Fish)

½

Red Onion

3

Mint

2

Vine Tomatoes

½

Vegetable Stock Pot

(Contains: Celery, Sulphites)

¾

Couscous

(Contains: Soya, May contain traces of allergens, Cereals containing gluten)

½

Lemon

/ per serving
Energy (kcal)556 kcal
Energy (kJ)2326 kJ
Fat19 g
of which saturates4 g
Carbohydrate60 g
Protein36 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Mixing Bowl
Knife
Medium Saucepan
Grill Pan
Grater
Plate

Instructions

1

Mix the ras-el-hanout with 1 tsp of olive oil. Rub the mixture over the salmon and season with a pinch of salt and a good grind of black pepper. Leave to rest until we’ve done a bit more of the prep.

Chop the tomatoes into cubes
2

Peel and finely chop the red onion. Finely chop the mint leaves. Finely chop the vine tomatoes into cubes (½cm small if your knife skills allow!).

Cook the onion until soft
3

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan on medium-low heat. Add the red onion with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Slowly cook with a lid on the pan for 20 mins until soft and sweet. Tip: Check back to make sure they are not sticking to the pan and add a dash of water if they are.

4

Once the red onion is cooked add 250ml of water to the pan. Once it comes to a boil add half the vegetable stock pot and remove the pan from the heat. Add the couscous into the pan and stir everything together. Place a lid on the pan for 5 mins whilst you cook the fish.

5

Pre-heat your grill to high. Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Get your pan nice and hot before placing the salmon in the pan, skin-side down. Cook for 4 mins without touching the salmon.

Spoon over the lemon juice
6

Take your salmon off the hob and place it on the top shelf under your grill. Leave it for 4 mins, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from under the grill and add 2 tsp of butter(if you have some and feel decadent!). Squeeze 2 tsp of lemon juice and spoon over your salmon.

Mix into the couscous
7

Stir the chopped mint and tomato into the couscous. Pour any juices from the pan into the couscous and stir. Grate in ¼ tsp of lemon zest (more if you want it really citrussy).

8

To serve, place your couscous into your bowl, top it off with your salmon and squeeze over a little more lemon juice.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Some found the couscous bland; adding extra lemon juice improved the taste, creating a sharper flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Great tasting, healthy meal that's easy to make.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing cooking time for the salmon to avoid overcooking. Try omitting the vegetable stock pot from the couscous for a less bland flavour.
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