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Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus & Cauliflower Couscous

July 5, 2022 by Erica Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Salmon Asaparus & Rice

In case you’re not aware of the amazing simplicity of sheet pan recipes, I present to you my current favorite, on repeat for the past few months.

I take halibut or salmon, veggies, lemon, salt, and olive oil, and roast it all on a half sheet pan. Each sheet pan holds 2 generous servings so for 4 people you’ll want to spread the recipe across 2 sheet pans (or more if you’re making for more than 4).

While it may seem from the photo that it all goes in the oven together, the veggies go in first without the fish, and then after 15 minutes of roasting, I add the fish, in this case salmon. The salmon roasts quickly so keep an eye on it. It usually takes no more than 8 minutes to roast, depending on the size. You can speed it up by slicing it into portions.

My photos show the green onions cut long, but I recommend cutting them into slightly smaller segments to roast more thoroughly. The asparagus will roast a bit faster so you can roast them uncut.

For the couscous, I chop the cauliflower head into pieces and then process it a bit longer than I would for cauliflower rice. Just avoid processing it until it’s mushy. The dill and lemon zest are a must for the couscous, and I also sprinkle fresh chopped dill over the fish and veggies (not shown in the photo).

The leftovers are great too!

Sheet Pan Salmon Asaparus & Rice

Sheet Pan Salmon Asaparus & Rice

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Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus

Roasted lemon is delicious so don't forget to add them to the roasting pans when you add the salmon (or before).
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 327kcal

Equipment

  • 2 half sheet pans

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces salmon fillet
  • 1 pound asparagus spears
  • 6 green onions trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped or dried dill
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • Prepare 2 half sheet pans with parchment paper or non-stick mats.
  • Trim the asparagus bottoms to remove the firm woody bottoms.
  • Coat the asparagus and green onions in olive oil and sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of salt over them.
  • Slice the lemon in half, and squeeze one half of lemon over the veggies and spread across each sheet pan, leaving space for the salmon to go on later. Remove any seeds and save the other half for the salmon.
  • While the veggies are roasting, coat the salmon with olive oil, the remaining salt, chopped dill and some lemon juice.
  • Place the veggies in the oven for 15 minutes, and then open the oven and add the salmon to the pans along with the lemon.
  • Bake for another 8 minutes or until the salmon is ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 4mg

 

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Lemon Dill Cauliflower Couscous

For the couscous, I chop the cauliflower head into pieces and then process it a bit longer than I would for cauliflower rice. Just avoid processing it until it’s mushy. 
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 116kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head or 2 small heads, trimmed and processed into couscous consistency
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or a bit more, to taste
  • 1 small bunch of dill, chopped about 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Warm a large skillet or sauce pan on medium heat.
  • Add the oil to the pan.
  • Add the cauliflower couscous to the pan and stir to cook for just a few minutes.
  • Turn the heat off and add the lemon zest and lemon juice and blend into the couscous.
  • Add the dill and blend into the couscous.
  • Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Lactose Free, Low Carb | Keto, Low Sugar, Nut Free, Paleo, Quick & Easy, Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) Tagged With: asparagus, cauliflower, salmon

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Measurement equivalents

1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons
1/4 cup 4 tablespoons
1 cup 8 ounces
1 teaspoon 5 ml
1 tablespoon 15 ml

Temperature conversions

Gas Mark Fahrenheit Celsius
  1/4  225  110
  1/2  250  130
    1  275  140
    2  300  150
    3  325  170
    4  350  180
    5  375  190
    6  400  200
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    8  450  230
    9  475  240

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I create recipes using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, staying as close to the earth as possible.

One of my boys was diagnosed with Crohn’s, which inspired me to start Comfy Belly, and create recipes to share my love of good, healthy food. Read More →

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