Harissa-Spiced Salmon with Couscous and Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A North African-inspired dish featuring flaky salmon glazed with harissa, served with fluffy couscous and a medley of roasted vegetables. This North African-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, harissa paste, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups (uncooked) couscous
• 1 (diced) zucchini
• 1 (diced) bell peppers
• 1/2 (sliced) red onion
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup (chopped) fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix harissa paste, olive oil, and lemon juice. Brush mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Place salmon on the baking sheet with vegetables, drizzle with remaining harissa mixture, and roast for 15-20 minutes until salmon is flaky and golden. Cook couscous in boiling water for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Serve salmon over couscous with roasted vegetables and parsley.