Serves 2
1 orange
1 tablespoon tamarind puree or paste
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 pieces of salmon
1) Zest the orange and put aside for garnishing the salmon. Squeeze the juice and put into a small saucepan with the tamarind puree, maple syrup and soy sauce. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes over a gentle heat until the mix has thickened slightly. Set aside to cool before using.
2) When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 200°C.
3) Put the salmon onto a baking paper lined tray. Brush the salmon with the glaze and bake for 6 minutes (for medium rare salmon); or cook for 10-12 minutes if you prefer well-cooked salmon. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes.
2 cups picked mixed herbs such as parsley, mint, dill or coriander
1 small clove garlic, peeled
juice 1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Pearl couscous
4 dried apricots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
2-3 tablespoons pomegranate arils
1) Blitz the herbs, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil with a stick blender until smooth. If necessary, thin with 1-2 tablespoons of water to make a dressing consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
2) Cook the Pearl couscous in boiling salted water according to packet directions, drain well and then toss with the herb dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3) Stir through most of of the apricots, almonds and pomegranates keeping a small amount aside for garnishing.
1) Spoon the Pearl couscous onto plates, top with the glazed salmon and garnish with the reserved orange zest and apricots, almonds and pomegranate.