Gently Cooked Salmon With Raisin and Sweet Onion Couscous

Gently Cooked Salmon With Raisin and Sweet Onion Couscous
By David Regueiro

INGREDIENTS:

    * 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    * 1 onion, sliced
    * 2 cups chicken broth
    * 1 10-ounce box cous cous
    * 1 cup raisins
    * Salt and pepper
    * 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
    * 1 sprig basil


METHOD:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a medium-sized skillet. Add the onion, and cook until caramelized. Remove onions. Add the broth, bring to a boil and add the couscous. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork just before serving, and add the onions and raisins, and season with salt and pepper.

Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in a shallow ovenproof pan. Add ¼ cup water and drizzle with 2 Tablespoons oil. Add the basil, cover, and cook in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Adapted by StarChefs.com

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Round Out the Meal:
With steamed green beans.

Kid Friendly:
This is kid friendly!

Wine Pairing:
A Chardonnay.