Moroccan Salmon

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is often lower in fat while tilapia is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and similar health benefits.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber, while rice is a staple and inexpensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and fiber, while canned beans are cost-effective.

Turn on the stovetop to high heat.

Pour olive oil into a hot skillet.

Add carrots to the skillet and cook until they get a golden glow.

Add a can of chickpeas to the skillet and mix with the carrots.

Add 1 thinly sliced red pepper to the skillet.

Add whole peeled garlic cloves to the skillet for flavor.

Mix all the ingredients in the skillet together.

Add fresh salmon pieces to the skillet, fitting in 6 to 8 pieces as needed.

Pour lemon juice over the salmon to help cook it.

Add cilantro, cumin, turmeric, paprika, a pinch of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.

Mix all the ingredients in the skillet well.

Add more turmeric for color.

Add a can of olives to the skillet.

Let all the ingredients simmer together for 5 minutes.

Garnish the dish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Prepare a special sauce with olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, paprika, and cayenne pepper for those who like it spicy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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