Baked Mediterranean Lemon Herb Salmon with Couscous

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon, skinless
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. 03
   Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. 04
   Brush the herb mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
5. 05
   Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. 06
   While the salmon is baking, bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
7. 07
   Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
8. 08
   Add olive oil, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley to the couscous, stirring to combine.
9. 09
   Serve the baked salmon fillets over the prepared couscous and garnish with extra lemon wedges if desired.