Oven-Ready
Premium
Red & White Salmon
with butternut squash couscous
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Salmon Fillets
- 8 oz. Cooked Couscous
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
- ½ oz. Dried Apricots
- ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- 2 Dill Sprigs
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories760
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat45g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1270mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Add chicken to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Start the Butternut Squash
Place butternut squash in provided tray. Toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, chimichurri seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Spread into a single layer.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 20 minutes.While butternut squash bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Salmon
In a mixing bowl, combine pesto and red pepper flakes (to taste). Set aside.
Pat salmon dry and season flesh side with 1/4 tsp. salt.After 20 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and push butternut squash to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Place salmon, skin-side down, in empty side of tray and evenly top with pesto mixture (use less if spice-averse). -
3 Bake Meal, Heat Couscous, and Finish Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until butternut squash is tender and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145, 18-22 minutes.
While meal bakes, mince dill; no need to stem.Carefully remove tray from oven.Place couscous in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in softened butter, 1 Tbsp. water, a pinch of salt, butternut squash, cheese, dill, and apricots until combined.To serve, top salmon with creme fraiche. Bon appétit!
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