Harissa-Spiced Salmon with Couscous

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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A zesty North African-inspired dish featuring flaky salmon glazed with harissa and served over herb-infused couscous. This North African-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, couscous, harissa paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 North African cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tbsp harissa paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix harissa, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, and thyme. Brush mixture over salmon fillets and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine couscous with 2 cups boiling water. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in parsley, apricots, almonds, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 3: Serve salmon atop couscous, drizzling any remaining harissa glaze over the top.