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Moroccan-Spiced Salmon & Pearl Couscous

Moroccan-Spiced Salmon & Pearl Couscous

with Roast Veggies, Mint & Lime Yoghurt
4.5(1.8K)Review summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
42.8g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Crustaceans
  • Mollusc
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1

beetroot

1

carrot

1

turnip

1 packet

pearl couscous

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1 packet

vegetable stock powder

½

lime

1 bag

mint

1 sachet

ras el hanout

1 packet

salmon

(Contains: Fish; May be present: Crustaceans, Mollusc.)

1 packet

Greek-style yoghurt

(Contains: Milk;)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 tbs

honey

Energy (kJ)3006 kJ
Fat26.8 g
of which saturates5.9 g
Carbohydrate71.8 g
of which sugars23.4 g
Protein42.8 g
Sodium593 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Medium Pan
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Cut the beetroot, carrot and turnip into small chunks. Place on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Roast until tender, 25-30 minutes.

TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide the veggies between two trays.

TIP: Beetroot stays firm when cooked. It's done when you can pierce it with a fork.

2
2

While the veggies are roasting, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Toast the pearl couscous, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Half-fill the saucepan with the boiled water, then add a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain, rinse and return to the pan. Stir in the vegetable stock powder and a drizzle of olive oil.

3
3

While the couscous is cooking, zest the lime to get a generous pinch, then slice into wedges. Pick and roughly chop the mint leaves. In a small bowl, combine the Greek-style yoghurt, lime zest and a squeeze of lime juice. Season to taste.

4
4

In a medium bowl, combine the ras el hanout and a drizzle of olive oil. Season generously, then add the salmon, turning to coat. Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is hot, cook the salmon, skin-side down first, until just cooked through, 2-4 minutes each side (depending on thickness). Remove from the heat. Add the honey, turning the salmon to coat.

5
5

Transfer the roasted veggies to the saucepan with the pearl couscous. Add 1/2 the mint. Season, then gently toss to combine.

6
6

Divide the pearl couscous with roast veggies and mint between plates. Top with the Moroccan spiced salmon and a dollop of lime yoghurt. Garnish with the remaining mint. Serve with any remaining lime wedges.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the Moroccan spices on the salmon, while some found the pearl couscous bland. The lime yoghurt dressing was a hit.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though some found it a bit fiddly with multiple pans and trays to wash up.
  • Suggestions: Several suggested reducing the pearl couscous ratio and increasing roasted vegetables. Some preferred the salmon with just salt and pepper.
  • Leftovers: The pearl couscous salad was enjoyed cold for lunch the next day. Some found it made generous portions with extras.
  • Texture: Pearl couscous received mixed reviews; many loved the chewy texture, while others found it unusual or difficult to eat.
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