Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, seasoned with
  • salt and pepper
  • 7 ounces couscous
  • 12 lemon, juice of
  • 12 lime, juice of
  • 7 ounces water (or stock)
  • 12 ounces apple cider (or juice)
  • 6 ounces apple cider vinegar
  • 6 ounces canola oil
  • 12 lemon, juice of
  • 12 lime, juice of
  • 3 ounces finely diced onions
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • fresh mixed herbs (Chef White likes to use chives, thyme, tarragon, dill weed and parsley)
  • 1 red apple, sliced for garnish
  • 1 green apple, sliced for garnish

Method

  • Blend all ingredients together in the poaching liquid.
  • It's best to do this the day before so that the flavors develop.
  • The poaching liquid will last up to a week in the refrigerator.
  • Prepare the couscous in advance using the water or stock along with the lemon and lime juices instead of the plain water that's called for on the package instructions.
  • Sear the salmon in a really hot oven proof skillet.
  • Add 6 oz.
  • of the prepared vinaigrette and cook in a 400F oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Bring remaining vinaigrette to a boil along with apple slices.
  • Serve the salmon on top of the couscous.
  • Spoon additional vinaigrette with apple slices over the top.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Enjoy!