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Salmon and peas with couscous

Salmon and peas with couscous

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Fresh herbs and lemon juice add a real tang to salmon and couscous - and it's ready in just 15 minutes

Serves: 4
Cooking time: 15 mins
Skill level: Easy peasy

Ingredients

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4 salmon fillets, about 175g (6oz) each
300g (10½ oz) couscous
225g (8oz) peas, cooked and drained
3tbsp olive oil
Juice 1 lemon
3tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1tbsp chopped fresh mint

Method

Cook the couscous according to packet instructions. Then add the peas, olive oil and lemon juice, and season. Stir in the freshly chopped herbs and mix.
Brush the salmon fillets with a little oil and cook on a hot griddle on both sides until golden and cooked to taste. Remove from the griddle and coarsely flake into the couscous salad. Serve warm or cold.

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Nutritional information per portion

Calories 600(kcal)
Fat 29.0g

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.