One Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun Dried Tomato Couscous

Sun-dried tomato pesto and lemon do double duty to season both the salmon and the couscous in this healthy one-pan dinner recipe. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 ¼ pounds salmon (see tip), skinned and cut into 4 portions
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 medium fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; fronds reserved
  • 1 cup israeli couscous, preferably whole-wheat
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup sliced green olives
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced