Stuffed Salmon with Pesto, Couscous and Sun-Dried TomatoesefEgg-FreeBy Emily RichterPublished 2/1/2025Jump to RecipeEmail RecipeThis post may contain affiliate links.Please read our disclosure policy.This Stuffed Salmon may look impressive, but it is so simple to make and goes hard in the flavor department! Stuffed with a rich and delicious pesto couscous filling, it’s an immediate stand-out at any dinner party, but easy enough to make on a weeknight, and ready to serve in under an hour.

email me this recipePlus, enjoy weekly doses of recipe inspiration as a bonus!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Email *Send Recipe Listen, I love salmon, but I usually keep it pretty basic with some lemon and herbs, and serve it in a bowl with rice and sautéed veggies.And then at the ripe age of 38, this stuffed salmon recipe came along (hi Food by Maria!) to prove that I could whip up a salmon dinner that looks fancy schmancy but is easy enough for busy weeknights.The combination of rich pesto and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed in pearl couscous and bursting out of a salmon filet is just so dang pretty and delicious.

And ready to serve in under an hour.Buying the Best Salmon Full salmon fillet: Look for fresh, wild-caught salmon that is about 2 lbs.We found that a thicker fillet worked best because you’ll be slicing and stuffing.

Can’t find a full salmon fillet, 4-6 salmon fillets equalling 2 lbs.will also work.Slice each

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