Salmon and Couscous With Yoghurt Sauce [1]

3 oz. couscous

1 tsp. olive oil, just enough to lightly coat the base of the pan

1 salmon steak

1 lemon

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. ground thyme

Ground black pepper, to taste

Salt, to taste

1 tsp. onion powder

½ tsp. cayenne pepper or dried chili flakes

1 oz. feta cheese

1 oz. Greek yoghurt

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C
2

Boil the couscous according to the instructions on the package
3

On a plate mix the paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper
4

Drizzle the juice of half a lemon onto the salmon steak so that it is covered. Dip the salmon in the spices so that it is coated
5

In an oven proof pan heat the oil, reduce the heat only slightly and sear each side of the salmon. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake uncovered for 5-8minutes
6

While the salmon is baking combine the yoghurt and the feta, drizzle the lemon juice of the remaining lemon (if you like it sour use 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, if you are not particularly font of the lemony taste then just use one teaspoon or less). Season the yoghurt sauce to taste
7

Serve the salmon on top of the couscous. Pour the yoghurt sauce on top of the salmon and drizzle with lemon juice.

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