Grilled Salmon Skewers over Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Declan Chapin

Servings

2

These recipes were created from our passion for seafood, using Premier Catch’s tasty, wild-caught Alaskan Salmon. We love to share them with our friends and family. From our kitchen to yours, here’s one of our favorites!

Grilled Salmon Skewers over Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Ingredients

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    • 2 x 8oz Wild Alaskan King Salmon

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    • 2 lemon, juiced

    • 3-4 cloves minced garlic

    • salt & pepper

    • skewer sticks (soak wooden ones for 30 min before use to remove splinters)

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    • 1 cup couscous

    • 1 cup water

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    • ½ tsp salt

    • 3 cups arugula

    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

    • 1 cup cucumber, chopped

    • ½ cup small mozzarella balls

    Directions

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      1. Thaw salmon and pat dry. Remove skin and chop into 1” cubes.

      2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

      3. Place chopped salmon in a ziplock bag and pour lemon juice mixture over. Let marinade for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

      4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

      5. Add pieces of marinated salmon to skewer sticks. Optional: add an additional slice of lemon in the middle of the skewer.

      6. Grill salmon for 8-10 minutes. When finished, remove and set aside.

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      1. To cook the couscous, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. When it reaches a boil, remove from heat and stir in couscous and salt and cover. Let rest 5 minutes.

      2. Add 1-2 tsp olive oil and fluff with a fork. Let cool for 10 minutes.

      3. Once the couscous is cooled, add arugula, chopped vegetables, mozzarella, and top with salmon skewer. Top with salt and pepper.

      4. Serve warm and enjoy!

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