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

