I love trying new things! Here's a Keeper! Broiled Cilantro Ginger Salomon with Couscous Castles and Asparagus!

Broiled Cilantro Ginger Salmon!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 7-10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings
Ni: 327 calories, 21.4 fat, .2 fiber

3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 tbsp grated gingerroot
1/2 tsp salt
1/2c chopped cilantro
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Grated zest of 2 limes
6 salmon fillets (about 2 1/4 pounds)

1. Using a mortar and pestle (or a food processor),crush garlic, ginger and salt to form a oaste. Stir in cilantro, olive oil, pepper and lime zest.

Place Salmon on a plate and top evenly with paste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 2 hours. Preheat broiler, with rack set at 4 inches away from top.

3. Transfer salmon to prepared baking sheet and broil for 7 to 10 minutes or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

CousCous Castles

Yield: 6
NI: 95 calories, .53 fat, .29 fiber

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups couscous
2c boiling stock
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tomatoes diced
2 tbsp chopped mint, basil or cilantro
oil for brushing
salt and pepper

Place couscous in a bowl and pour over the boiling stock. Cover the bowl and leave to stand for 30 minutes, until all the stock is abbsorbed and the grains are tender.

Stir in the lemon juice with tomatoes and choppe herb of choice. Adjust the seasoning with salt ad pepper

Brush the insides of four cups or individual moulds with oil. Spoon in the couscous mixture and pack down firmly. Chill for several hours.

Turn out and serve cold, or alternatively, cover and heat gently in a low oven or microwave, thn turn out ad serve hot, garinished with mine.

Asparagus
wash asparagus and break off end with thick stock. Peel some of the tough outer skin off of the asparagus.
Place in a single layer on baking sheet.
sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spray with non- stick spray and broil tossing once for 9 minutes. Top with parmesan cheese.I forgot that part...lol. Grated the cheese but failed to sprinkle it over the asparagus!!