Harissa-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Harissa-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Vegetable Couscous

A modern restaurant-style dish where CEREN Harissa Spice Blend forms a crust on salmon, paired with couscous.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons CEREN Harissa Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare salmon crust: Mix CEREN Harissa Spice Blend with olive oil and lemon zest into a paste. Spread over salmon fillets.

Roast vegetables: Toss zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes.

Cook salmon: Place salmon on a baking tray, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes until just cooked.

Prepare couscous: Pour hot broth over couscous in a bowl. Cover and let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in roasted vegetables.

Serve: Plate couscous, top with harissa-crusted salmon, and garnish with fresh herbs.

👉 A balanced, elegant main course suitable for fine dining or modern home cooking.