Easy Lemon Herb Pearl Couscous With Herby Broth
  1. Whisk all marinade ingredients together and coat salmon or chicken, letting it sit for 30 minutes

  2. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft and translucent

  3. Add garlic and thyme; cook 30 seconds

  4. Deglaze with white wine and simmer until reduced by half

  5. Add chicken broth and Parmesan rind and simmer gently while the protein cooks

  6. For chicken thighs: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then broil or grill on high 5–10 minutes until caramelized (internal temp 165°F)

  7. For salmon: Broil on high for 8–10 minutes until just cooked through

  8. Prepare couscous according to package instructions

  9. Strain broth and let cool slightly so cream doesn't split

  10. Stir in half-and-half and simmer gently 2–3 minutes

  11. Turn off heat and add parsley and dill right before serving

  12. Blend cream cheese, feta, cream, and honey until smooth and velvety

  13. Roast cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and lemon peel at 300°F until blistered and jammy

  14. Sear lemon halves in a hot pan

  15. Spoon couscous into bowls, top with protein, and ladle warm herby broth over

  16. Finish with blistered tomatoes, whipped feta honey cream, torn basil, and charred lemon

Course🍽️Main Course

DietsPescaterian🥜Nut-free...

Category🍚Couscous

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions🍽️Casual Dining📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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