Pan Seared Salmon

Emily shows us how to achieve perfect pan seared salmon. Have some fresh vegetables on hand? Then throw them right into the hot frying pan and whip up a quick and delicious stir-fry.

Enjoy with Couscous that’s a quick and delicious side dish.

Pan Seared Salmon

Join Emily for an easy guide on making pan seared salmon, paired perfectly with healthy vegetables and couscous.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Author: Emily

Ingredients

Salmon & Veggies

• 8 oz salmon thawed
• 2 tbsp of Waitrose Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• ¼ cup sweet pepper julienned
• ½ red onion thinly sliced
• ¼ cup cabbage shredded
• ¼ cup broccoli chopped
• ¼ cup cauliflower chopped
• ¼ cup green beans
• ¼ cup Carrots julienned
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Couscous

• 1 package of Waitrose Coriander and Garlic Couscous
• 1 cup of hot water
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp of chopped onions
• 2 tbsp of Waitrose Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

Pan Seared Salmon and Veggies

• Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan on high heat for one minute.
• Season the upward facing side of salmon with salt and black pepper.
• Place the salmon, seasoned side down, onto the hot oil.
• Immediately season the reverse side with salt and black pepper.
• Allow the salmon to sear for two minutes, flip and then repeat on the reverse side.
• Remove from heat and set aside. Allow to rest for ten minutes.
• Toss the veggies in the oil on medium heat.
• Add garlic and season to taste.
• Cook the vegetables just until they begin to wilt.
• Serve immediately with salmon.

Couscous

• In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and add onions and garlic.
• Empty the contents of the packet into the saucepan and toss in onion and garlic.
• Add water and allow to come to a boil.
• Once a rolling boil is achieved, remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve.

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