Name: Salmon With Lemon-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: couscous; olive oil; pacific salmon; paprika; salt; black pepper; cilantro (fresh); scallions; lemon juice

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35 minutes

4 servings

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dairy-free

gluten-free

(?)

Has gluten from:

couscous

kid friendly

has meat

has pasta

has seafood

(?)

Has seafood from:

pacific salmon

mediterranean

vegan

(?)

Not vegan due to:

pacific salmon

vegetarian

(?)

Not vegetarian due to:

pacific salmon

pescatarian

paleo

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Bon Appétit

This recipe fits right into a balanced diet.

Nutrition Rating Details

Here are the percentages used to determine the nutritional rating for this recipe:

• Calcium: 1.5% of RDA
• Calories: 24.7% of RDA
• Carbs: 15.5% of RDA
• Fat (total lipid): 30.2% of RDA
• Fiber: 10.6% of RDA
• Fructose: 0.3% of RDA
• Protein: 33.1% of RDA
• Sodium: 12.8% of RDA
• Sugar: 2.3% of RDA

• Vitamin A (IU): 25.4% of RDA
• Vitamin B6: 49.0% of RDA
• Vitamin C: 7.8% of RDA
• Iron: 3.2% of RDA
• Magnesium: 17.9% of RDA
• Manganese: 3.9% of RDA
• Niacin: 74.4% of RDA
• Potassium: 18.5% of RDA
• Zinc: 7.6% of RDA

If all nutritional components are less than 50% of RDA (and all vitamins and minerals are less than 400% of RDA) the recipe gets a “Bon Appétit” rating.

MACROS

Carbohydrate

42.7

Calories

495

Fiber

2.97

Iron

0.606

Protein

37.2

Sodium

172

Sugars

0.708

Fat (total lipid)

18.4

INGREDIENTS

Amount

Measure

Adjust

Ingredient

couscous

10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups).

tbsp

olive oil

1 1/4

lbs

pacific salmon

salmon fillets, approx. 1 1/4 pounds, skinless, cut into 4 portions.

1/2

tsp

paprika

salt

(for seasoning).

black pepper

(for seasoning).

1/2

cups

cilantro (fresh)

(fresh), chopped.

whole

scallions

thinly sliced.

tbsp

lemon juice

(fresh).

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PREPARATION

Cook the couscous according to the package directions.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Season the salmon with the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

In a bowl, combine the cilantro, scallions, lemon juice, remaining oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salmon and couscous.

COMPLETE NUTRITION

This recipe has the following nutrient totals:

Calories 495

Protein 37.2 g

Carbohydrates 42.7 g

Iron 0.61 mg

Fiber 2.97 g

Calcium 15.5 mg

(plus many more nutrients)

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