Lemon-Herb Grilled Salmon with Couscous

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Perfectly grilled salmon glazed with zesty lemon and herbs, served with light, fluffy couscous and steamed asparagus. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 1 lb, trimmed asparagus
• 2 cloves, minced garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C). In a bowl, mix lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, dill, parsley, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Brush mixture onto salmon and let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Cook couscous: Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in couscous, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Step 3: Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Grill asparagus for 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp. Grill salmon for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until flaky and glazed.
4. Step 4: Serve salmon with couscous and asparagus, drizzled with remaining lemon juice and garnished with additional herbs.