This dish looks fancy and tastes fancy, but each element is quite simple to prepare. The flavors come together beautifully for a wonderful meal to impress guests...or picky eaters.
Tip: To toast nuts, place in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir until just browned (2-3 minutes).
Directions
- Whisk together yogurt sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add apricots, ginger, and salt. Cook, stirring, until softened (2-3 minutes). Add water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed (5 minutes).
- Place oven rack in the highest position and set broiler to high.
- While couscous absorbs water, rub salmon with salt and pepper. Broil the salmon, turning once, until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145ºF (3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve salmon over the couscous, topped with yogurt sauce and cashews.
Chef's Practical Notes
Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.