Salmon Couscous Bowl With Creamy Spinach

by | Updated: October 27th, 2023

Experience a fusion of Moroccan and Asian ingredients with this salmon couscous bowl. It’s a flavorful feast that marries the crispy, grilled texture of cedar-plank salmon, marinated to perfection in a sweet tamari sauce, with a bed of warm, fluffy couscous and velvety, creamy spinach. This bowl is chock-full of freshness, nutrition and taste, creating a fulfilling and savory meal perfect for any night of the week.

Salmon Couscous Bowl With Spinach

Salmon Couscous Bowl With Spinach
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Salmon Couscous Bowl With Creamy Spinach

Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal
Author Pamela Higgins

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lb. salmon cut into 4 filets with skin on
  • 1 cup couscous

Marinade

Creamy Spinach

  • 10 oz. fresh spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt

Instructions

  1. In small bowl, mix marinade ingredients until well combined.
  2. In 13x9 pan, add salmon filets and coat with marinade. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare cedar plank for grilling by soaking in water for 1 hour.
  4. Turn grill to medium-high heat and place pre-soaked cedar plank on hot grate. Close lid 4-5 minutes.
  5. Open lid, turn plank over and place salmon skin down.
  6. Cook 10-12 minutes or until salmon has internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove and set aside.
  7. Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
  8. In large nonstick skillet over high heat, add olive oil and sauté spinach, garlic, salt and pepper for 5 minutes until spinach has wilted. Stir in coconut yogurt.
  9. Serve in bowls with couscous, top with salmon filet and creamy spinach.

Recipe Notes

Get these ingredients and more at Vitacost.com.

Nutrition Facts
Salmon Couscous Bowl With Creamy Spinach
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 506mg14%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 6650IU133%
Vitamin C 23mg28%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Featured Products

Shiloh Farms Organic Whole Wheat Couscous
San J Organic Reduced Sodium Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce
Pamela Higgins

Pam Higgins, Certified Health Coach, AADP received her credentials from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2010. Pam is the Founder of Total Health Counseling, LLC and www.totalhealthcounseling.com. She is a sensitive foodie and focuses on teaching clients about eating delicious food with pleasure. Pam will show you how to access your blueprint for healthy eating and lifestyle so you can be your best. Pam healed herself from years of chronic digestive and skin inflammation by accessing her own blueprint for healthy living and helps her clients find foods that nourish + balance their bodies. Pam lives in South Florida with her husband, Heman and dog, Cali. Contact Pam directly via email at totalhealthcounseling@gmail.com.