Baked Lemon Dill Salmon Steaks over Israeli Couscous
Salmon are one of those foods that are so healthy for us and these Baked Lemon Dill Salmon Steaks over Israeli Couscous will not disappoint. Not only are they loaded with protein but they have the Omega 3 fatty acids which are essential fatty acids in our diet and so very healthy. I love salmon and it is an extremely easy and versatile fish to cook with. It can be baked, grilled, broiled and even poached. Today we are baking our salmon but you could also put this on the grill or under the broiler, if you want. To see how I made my Baked Lemon Dill Salmon Steaks over Israeli Couscous, keep on reading!
Baked Lemon Dill Salmon Steaks over Israeli Couscous
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 salmon steaks (totaling 1-1 1/2 lbs)
1 cup Israeli couscous cooked according to package directions
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
juice of 1 large lemon
1 tbsp. fresh dill weed, chopped
1 tbsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
In large glass measuring cup add lemon peel, lemon juice, dill weed, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add the salmon steaks to a ziploc bag and pour the marinade over. Place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, turning the bag half way through.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lay salmon steaks on a baking pan and bake for 10-20 minutes until fish flakes with a fork. Serve with the couscous.
Dill Sauce
4 oz. fat free or low fat plain Greek or regular yogurt
1 1/2 tsps. fresh dill weed, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced and zested
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions for sauce
Mix all ingredients together and serve over the fish or on the side.
Enjoy!
P.S. A great side dish to round out the meal, would be my Orange Broccoli
kc Kahn says
March 12, 2014 at 1:59 pm#Creative Combo. Love making #Salmon at home. Much better than restaurants. Salmon, #Dill, #Lemon and Yogurt, plus the #IsraeliCouscous bonus! Woot. Thanks, Sandi
Sandi says
March 12, 2014 at 3:07 pmThanks KC! I was really good. I hope you have a great day! 🙂
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ckbrewster says
March 16, 2014 at 7:12 pmThe Kitchen Chopper does an amazing salmon as well but I’m gonna get her to try this!
Sandi says
March 17, 2014 at 12:22 pmCKBrewster! 🙂 I hope you have a great day!