Pan Seared Salmon

Pan Seared Salmon & Stir Fried Veggies

with Waitrose Coriander and Garlic Couscous

Pour yourself a glass of Waitrose White Wine and have dinner with Emily tonight! In this episode, Emily shows us how to achieve perfect pan seared salmon #teamnomoredustysalmon. Have some fresh vegetables on hand? Then throw them right into the hot frying pan and whip up a quick and delicious stir-fry. Couscous is a quick and delicious side dish made from semolina flour. In this video Emily uses the Waitrose Coriander and Garlic Couscous to complete this ideal balanced dinner.

Salmon & Veggies Ingredients

• 8oz salmon, thawed
• 2 tbsp of Waitrose Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• Sliced vegetables of your choosing, our suggestions include:
• Carrots, sweet peppers, red onions, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Couscous Ingredients

• 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

Method – Pan Seared Salmon and Veggies

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

Method – Couscous

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