Mango Couscous with Salmon

This turned out to be a real surprise!  We eat a lot of salmon around here and oftentimes, well, it might not be much different than the last.  And, I might add, I've not had much success with couscous lately......seems like I've been getting some old lots.  But this was all perfect.  Fresh couscous, the sweetness of the mango over the broiled salmon.  Well, YUMMM!!!!

It's all so quick and easy.  I bought a microwave bag of the haricot vertes which completed the meal.  Absolutely delicious, easy, healthy.

MANGO COUSCOUS WITH SALMON (Serves 4)

1/4 cup canola oil
2 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
4 salmon fillets (4-6 oz each)
2 cups chicken broth
1 Tbsp butter
1 package (10 oz) plain couscous
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped

Mango Sauce:
1 medium mango, peeled and cut into chunks
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp honey
2 fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, S&P, and 2 Tbsp parsley.  Rub over salmon.  Broil 4 inches from the heat for 6-8 minutes (I used a fillet with skin on and broiled with the skin-side up for the first 8 minutes.....then turned it and cooked about another 4 minutes....depends on the thickness of your fillet) on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth and butter to a b oil.  Stir in couscous.  Cover and remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.  Stir in tomatoes, mango, and remaining parsley.

In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients, cover and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.  Serve with salmon and couscous.

Recipe Source:  Taste of Home "Fresh & Easy"