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title: Spiced Dijon Salmon
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/spiced-dijon-salmon-5aaac4f0ae08b55641175d92
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Fish
  - Milk
  - Tree Nuts
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Seafood
  - Quick
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 9800
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Rich, spiced salmon with a tangy mustard cream sauce
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Simple assembly and quick cooking time make it ideal for weeknights
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/spiced-dijon-salmon.avif"
---
@veggie stock concentrate{1%tsp}
@couscous{1½%cups}
@salmon fillets{2%pieces}
@Turkish spice blend{1%tsp}
@lemon{1%unit}
@apple{1%unit}
@brown sugar{1%tsp}
@Dijon mustard{1%tbsp}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@arugula{2%cups}
@pecans{2%tbsp}
@vegetable oil{1%tbsp}

Bring 1 cup water, veggie stock concentrate, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a #small pot{}. Once boiling, add couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until rest of meal is ready.

Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season all over with salt, pepper, and Turkish spice blend. Add to pan skin-side down. Cook to desired doneness, 3-6 minutes per side.

Wash and dry all produce. Halve lemon. Halve and core apple, then thinly slice.

Place brown sugar in a #medium bowl{}. Squeeze in juice from one lemon half and stir to dissolve sugar. Add Dijon mustard and sour cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Place arugula, apple, and pecans in a #large bowl{}. Add a big squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of oil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Fluff couscous with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Divide couscous between plates, then top with salmon. Drizzle with sauce. Serve with salad on the side.