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By Cassondra Lea

Greek Cast Iron Salmon Bowls

Name: Greek Cast Iron Salmon Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 cups Israeli (pearl) couscous, turmeric couscous is excellent; 1 tsp Greek seasoning, divided; 1/4 cup Greek Dressing; 6 (4-oz) salmon fillets; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp Greek Seasoning; Lemon wedges from 1/2 Lemon; 1 (5-oz) pkg baby spinach; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (preferably multicolored); 3 Small Persian Cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, diced; 2 avocados, sliced; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 1/2 cups tzatziki dip

9 steps

Prep:20minCook:15min

Adapted from eMeals

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:38:25 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories798.9 kcal (40%)

Total Fat54.3 g (78%)

Carbs45.5 g (18%)

Sugars6.3 g (7%)

Protein33 g (66%)

Sodium865.7 mg (43%)

Fiber7 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Greek Dressing

Step 1

Combine all ingredients and whisk well

Couscous with Greek Dressing

Step 2

Cook couscous according to package directions, combine with 1/4 cup Greek Dressing recipe and 1 tsp Greek Seasoning. Set aside.

Cast Iron Salmon

Step 3

Heat cast iron pan over medium heat. Mix olive oil and Greek seasoning in a small bowl, whisking well. Brush seasoning and oil all over first fillets, coating well

Step 4

Starting with skin side up, sear fish (in batches, if necessary) for 1 to 2 minutes on medium heat until brushed browned. Depending on the cut, you may want to sear the sides as well.

Step 5

Lower heat to medium low and cook skin side down for 5-7 minutes, until fish flakes with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 140°

Step 6

Remove from heat and sqeeze lemon wedges over fish. Set aside.