High-Calcium Salmon Couscous

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
• 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1 (10 ounce) box couscous (2 1/2 cups)
• 2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked
• 5 whole scallions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger

directions

1. Combine the sesame oil and chopped onion in a large saucepan.
2. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion starts to brown.
3. Add the canned milk and chicken stock to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the coconut extract and couscous.
5. Cover tightly, and allow to stand for at least 7 minutes.
6. Spoon the couscous into a large bowl.
7. Add the salmon, chopped scallions and ginger, and toss thoroughly.

Reviews

[Rachelnb]

I used baked salmon fillets instead of tinned stuff and coconut milk as I didn't have any coconut extract, also threw a few veges in with it at the end. End result was really nice. May use a little less sesame oil next time.