Hi
Hope you enjoy some low point recipes from weightwatchers. They are easy to make and delicious.
Enjoy
Ruth
Tuesday, 30 January 2007
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Community - Community Recipe Swap
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Special Mushroom Risotto
From the kitchen of MOLLYBLACKLAB
Servings 4
Estimated POINTS® value per serving 4
Course Beverages
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Ingredients
250g mushrooms cut into bite sized pieces
1 tbs light soy sauce
1 onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove crushed
2 tsp olive oil
250g risotto rice
3 tbs dry white wine
1 litre vegetable stock
1 tbs fresh grated parmesan
salt & pepper
1 tbs chopped parsley
Instructions
Cook the mushrooms in the soy sauce and 4 tbs water for 5-10 mins until soft. Season to taste and set aside.
Cook the onion, garlic & oil with 2 tbs water until they start to sizzle. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the rice and wine and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in a quarter of the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. When the stock has been absorbed add another cup of stock and continue to do this until the rice is creamy and tender.
Mix in the mushrooms and parmesan and sprinkle with the parsley
Serve with a crisp green salad
Special Notes
If you want it to go even further, add some chopped peppers or any other no point veg "
Special Mushroom Risotto
From the kitchen of MOLLYBLACKLAB
Servings 4
Estimated POINTS® value per serving 4
Course Beverages
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Ingredients
250g mushrooms cut into bite sized pieces
1 tbs light soy sauce
1 onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove crushed
2 tsp olive oil
250g risotto rice
3 tbs dry white wine
1 litre vegetable stock
1 tbs fresh grated parmesan
salt & pepper
1 tbs chopped parsley
Instructions
Cook the mushrooms in the soy sauce and 4 tbs water for 5-10 mins until soft. Season to taste and set aside.
Cook the onion, garlic & oil with 2 tbs water until they start to sizzle. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the rice and wine and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in a quarter of the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. When the stock has been absorbed add another cup of stock and continue to do this until the rice is creamy and tender.
Mix in the mushrooms and parmesan and sprinkle with the parsley
Serve with a crisp green salad
Special Notes
If you want it to go even further, add some chopped peppers or any other no point veg "
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sheperds pie filling or bolagnase
From the kitchen of MAZHEARNE
Servings 4
Estimated POINTS® value per serving 0
Course Main Meals
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Ingredients
500g lean mince beef.
400g chopped tomatos.
350g passata.
4 large carrots.
2 sticks celery.
2 teaspoons beef bovril.
1 medium onion
2 gloves garlic.
salt and pepper.
Instructions
pre cook the carrots and celery in a 3 or 2 tier steamer that way if you are haveing sheperds pie you can also do your potatos at the same time.
brown the mince in a medium saucpan drain off any fluid.
add the onions and crush the garlic in to the saucepan with the mince.cook over low heat with lid on for a few minutes. add the carrots and celery. add the chopped tomato.
simmer for a few minutes then add the passata and then the bovril.
simmer on low for 10minutes.
Special Notes
That is the filling for sheperds pie , there are no points to this unless you was to add cornflour to thicken it or worcester sauce as flavouring, i dont think it needs cornflour or worcester sauce. If you wanted you can do your spaghetti and then have spaghetti bolagnase, easy peasy "
sheperds pie filling or bolagnase
From the kitchen of MAZHEARNE
Servings 4
Estimated POINTS® value per serving 0
Course Main Meals
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Ingredients
500g lean mince beef.
400g chopped tomatos.
350g passata.
4 large carrots.
2 sticks celery.
2 teaspoons beef bovril.
1 medium onion
2 gloves garlic.
salt and pepper.
Instructions
pre cook the carrots and celery in a 3 or 2 tier steamer that way if you are haveing sheperds pie you can also do your potatos at the same time.
brown the mince in a medium saucpan drain off any fluid.
add the onions and crush the garlic in to the saucepan with the mince.cook over low heat with lid on for a few minutes. add the carrots and celery. add the chopped tomato.
simmer for a few minutes then add the passata and then the bovril.
simmer on low for 10minutes.
Special Notes
That is the filling for sheperds pie , there are no points to this unless you was to add cornflour to thicken it or worcester sauce as flavouring, i dont think it needs cornflour or worcester sauce. If you wanted you can do your spaghetti and then have spaghetti bolagnase, easy peasy "
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Core creamy chicken curry
From the kitchen of RACH**
Servings 3
Estimated POINTS® value per serving 2.5
Course Main Meals
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Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cut into desired size pieces
1 onion, diced
1 can chopped tomatoes with garlic
2 oxo indian flavouring cubes
fresh coriander
Black pepper
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp 0% fat greek yoghurt
Instructions
1.Heat oil in large frying pan
2.Add onions, heat until softened
3.Add chicken, cook intil browned, approx 5 mins
4.Add tomatoes, oxo cubes, black pepper to taste
5.Simmer for approx 15 mins until chicken is cooked through
6.add chopped coriander, stir thorugh
7.add youghurt and stir through
8. serve with rice
Special Notes
Substitute chicken for quorn pieces or prawns if desired.
Omit yoghurt for non-creamy version
If v mild curry desired, just use 1 flavouring cube "
Core creamy chicken curry
From the kitchen of RACH**
Servings 3
Estimated POINTS® value per serving 2.5
Course Main Meals
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Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cut into desired size pieces
1 onion, diced
1 can chopped tomatoes with garlic
2 oxo indian flavouring cubes
fresh coriander
Black pepper
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp 0% fat greek yoghurt
Instructions
1.Heat oil in large frying pan
2.Add onions, heat until softened
3.Add chicken, cook intil browned, approx 5 mins
4.Add tomatoes, oxo cubes, black pepper to taste
5.Simmer for approx 15 mins until chicken is cooked through
6.add chopped coriander, stir thorugh
7.add youghurt and stir through
8. serve with rice
Special Notes
Substitute chicken for quorn pieces or prawns if desired.
Omit yoghurt for non-creamy version
If v mild curry desired, just use 1 flavouring cube "
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Shish Kebabs in Pitta Bread with Tahini Dressing
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Was POINTS® Value: 10
Now POINTS® Value: 8.5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 8 min
Cooking Time: 12 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Satisfy that fast food craving with juicy lamb stuffed into warm pitta breads and served with a creamy dressing and chilli.
Ingredients
400 g lamb cutlet, diced
1 teaspoon mint sauce
1 teaspoon tahini, sesame paste
4 tablespoon 0% fat Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 medium onion(s), (red), sliced thinly
4 medium pitta bread
8 portion lettuce, leaves
8 portion fresh green or red chilli(s), pickled
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium. Thread the chunks of lamb onto 4 metal skewers. Mix the mint sauce with 1 tbsp warm water and brush over the lamb. Cook under the grill for 10 minutes until browned and tender. Warm the pittas under the grill for 2 minutes turning once.
Mix the tahini, yoghurt and garlic together with 1 tbsp water.
Split the pitta breads, fill with salad leaves, meat, red onion, chilli and tahini dressing and serve immediately.
Chef Tips
Try this recipe with skinless chicken breast for a change. Suitable for freezing."
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Was POINTS® Value: 10
Now POINTS® Value: 8.5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 8 min
Cooking Time: 12 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Satisfy that fast food craving with juicy lamb stuffed into warm pitta breads and served with a creamy dressing and chilli.
Ingredients
400 g lamb cutlet, diced
1 teaspoon mint sauce
1 teaspoon tahini, sesame paste
4 tablespoon 0% fat Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 medium onion(s), (red), sliced thinly
4 medium pitta bread
8 portion lettuce, leaves
8 portion fresh green or red chilli(s), pickled
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium. Thread the chunks of lamb onto 4 metal skewers. Mix the mint sauce with 1 tbsp warm water and brush over the lamb. Cook under the grill for 10 minutes until browned and tender. Warm the pittas under the grill for 2 minutes turning once.
Mix the tahini, yoghurt and garlic together with 1 tbsp water.
Split the pitta breads, fill with salad leaves, meat, red onion, chilli and tahini dressing and serve immediately.
Chef Tips
Try this recipe with skinless chicken breast for a change. Suitable for freezing."
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Chicken Chaat
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POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Indian food can be either laboriously long to prepare and cook or, like this recipe, quick and simple, without compromising on flavour. Serve with a crisp green salad or with a yogurt dip or chutney and a jacket potato, as a change from the traditional boiled rice.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
2 clove garlic, chopped
10 spray low-fat cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped fresh
1/4 portion fresh green or red chilli(s), flaked
3 medium chicken breast, uncooked, skinless, cut into 2.5 cm
2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
On a board, use a round-bladed knife to crush the salt and garlic together until they form a pulp. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying-pan. Add the garlic and fry for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, until sealed and lightly coloured.
Sprinkle on the ground coriander, turmeric and chilli powder and stir-fry for a further 3-4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle on the lemon juice and chopped coriander. "
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POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Indian food can be either laboriously long to prepare and cook or, like this recipe, quick and simple, without compromising on flavour. Serve with a crisp green salad or with a yogurt dip or chutney and a jacket potato, as a change from the traditional boiled rice.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
2 clove garlic, chopped
10 spray low-fat cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped fresh
1/4 portion fresh green or red chilli(s), flaked
3 medium chicken breast, uncooked, skinless, cut into 2.5 cm
2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
On a board, use a round-bladed knife to crush the salt and garlic together until they form a pulp. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying-pan. Add the garlic and fry for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, until sealed and lightly coloured.
Sprinkle on the ground coriander, turmeric and chilli powder and stir-fry for a further 3-4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle on the lemon juice and chopped coriander. "
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Sweet and Sour Prawns
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POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 4 min
Cooking Time: 6 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Both small cocktail prawns and large prawns work well in this recipe.
Ingredients
125 g dried egg noodles
1 spray low-fat cooking spray
1 medium carrot(s), cut into matchsticks
4 portion spring onions, sliced
75 g petits pois
160 g Sharwoods Sweet & Sour Sauce
200 g peeled prawns, defrosted
Instructions
Cook the noodles for 4 minutes or according to the packet instructions.
Meanwhile, using the cooking spray, stir-fry the carrot matchsticks ad spring onions in a non-stick frying-pan.
Add the petits pois and sweet and sour sauce. Continue to stir-fry for a further minute.
Add the prawns. It is important that the prawns are not overcooked, so just heat through.
Serve the noodles topped with the prawn and vegetable mixture. "
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POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 4 min
Cooking Time: 6 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Both small cocktail prawns and large prawns work well in this recipe.
Ingredients
125 g dried egg noodles
1 spray low-fat cooking spray
1 medium carrot(s), cut into matchsticks
4 portion spring onions, sliced
75 g petits pois
160 g Sharwoods Sweet & Sour Sauce
200 g peeled prawns, defrosted
Instructions
Cook the noodles for 4 minutes or according to the packet instructions.
Meanwhile, using the cooking spray, stir-fry the carrot matchsticks ad spring onions in a non-stick frying-pan.
Add the petits pois and sweet and sour sauce. Continue to stir-fry for a further minute.
Add the prawns. It is important that the prawns are not overcooked, so just heat through.
Serve the noodles topped with the prawn and vegetable mixture. "
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Steak burgers with garlic toast and horseradish sauce
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Was POINTS® Value: 10
Now POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
These all-steak burgers are a real summer treat, especially if you cook them on the barbecue.
Ingredients
500 g extra-lean beef mince
2 teaspoon thyme, dried
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
4 tablespoon 0% fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
4 one inch slice French stick
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
Instructions
Put the mince in a bowl, add the thyme, freshly ground salt and pepper and mix together. Using your hands shape the mixture into 8 patties, flattening slightly once shaped. Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes.
Mix together the dressing ingredients and set aside. Rub each slice of bread with the cut side of garlic.
Brush a griddle or frying pan with the oil and heat until hot, add the burgers (or cook on the barbecue) and cook for 10 minutes turning once until brown. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Add the bread and cook for 3-4 minutes turning once until golden.
Chef Tips
Serve burgers on garlic toasts and drizzle the dressing on top.
Cook these burgers on a barbecue to give them that great smoky taste of summer."
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Was POINTS® Value: 10
Now POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
These all-steak burgers are a real summer treat, especially if you cook them on the barbecue.
Ingredients
500 g extra-lean beef mince
2 teaspoon thyme, dried
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
4 tablespoon 0% fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
4 one inch slice French stick
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
Instructions
Put the mince in a bowl, add the thyme, freshly ground salt and pepper and mix together. Using your hands shape the mixture into 8 patties, flattening slightly once shaped. Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes.
Mix together the dressing ingredients and set aside. Rub each slice of bread with the cut side of garlic.
Brush a griddle or frying pan with the oil and heat until hot, add the burgers (or cook on the barbecue) and cook for 10 minutes turning once until brown. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Add the bread and cook for 3-4 minutes turning once until golden.
Chef Tips
Serve burgers on garlic toasts and drizzle the dressing on top.
Cook these burgers on a barbecue to give them that great smoky taste of summer."
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Quick Chorizo and Bean Chilli
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Quick Chorizo and Bean Chilli: "Quick Chorizo and Bean Chilli Favourites
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POINTS® Value: 7.5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 5 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
A supremely quick and easy chilli made with store cupboard ingredients.
Ingredients
400 g cherry tomatoes
1 portion fresh green or red chilli(s), de-seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
400 g dried kidney beans, (drained)
400 g cooked butter beans, (drained)
150 g chorizo sausage, thinly sliced, each slice cut in half
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, fresh, chopped
Instructions
De-seed the cherry tomatoes and place in a blender with the mixed herbs to make a sauce. Put the tomato sauce, herbs, beans, chilli and 100ml water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
Cover and simmer for 10 mins, then add the chorizo and heat through.
Add the coriander and serve. "
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POINTS® Value: 7.5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 5 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
A supremely quick and easy chilli made with store cupboard ingredients.
Ingredients
400 g cherry tomatoes
1 portion fresh green or red chilli(s), de-seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
400 g dried kidney beans, (drained)
400 g cooked butter beans, (drained)
150 g chorizo sausage, thinly sliced, each slice cut in half
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, fresh, chopped
Instructions
De-seed the cherry tomatoes and place in a blender with the mixed herbs to make a sauce. Put the tomato sauce, herbs, beans, chilli and 100ml water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
Cover and simmer for 10 mins, then add the chorizo and heat through.
Add the coriander and serve. "
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Burger
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Burger: "Burger Favourites
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POINTS® Value: 6.5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
It’s so simple to make your own burgers – meaning you keep fat, calories and POINTS values to a minimum
Ingredients
500 g extra-lean beef mince, (1lb 2oz)
2 teaspoon oregano, or dried mixed herbs
2 teaspoon soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce
1 portion egg white, lightly beaten
1 pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, ground black
4 portion sesame seed roll, burger buns
4 small leaf lettuce, shredded
4 level teaspoon wholegrain mustard, (optional)
2 medium tomato(s), sliced (optional)
2 medium pickled gherkin, or dill pickles, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Mix together mince, onion, oregano or dried herbs, soy or Worcestershire sauce and egg white. Season with salt and pepper.
Shape into 4 burgers. Wrap and chill ready to cook.
Preheat grill or barbeque.
Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Split burger buns and lightly toast on both sides. Top with lettuce, then burgers. Add mustard, tomatoes and gherkins or dill pickles, if you like.
Try Quorn mince for a vegetarian version, or substitute turkey, pork, or lamb for the beef. "
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POINTS® Value: 6.5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
It’s so simple to make your own burgers – meaning you keep fat, calories and POINTS values to a minimum
Ingredients
500 g extra-lean beef mince, (1lb 2oz)
2 teaspoon oregano, or dried mixed herbs
2 teaspoon soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce
1 portion egg white, lightly beaten
1 pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, ground black
4 portion sesame seed roll, burger buns
4 small leaf lettuce, shredded
4 level teaspoon wholegrain mustard, (optional)
2 medium tomato(s), sliced (optional)
2 medium pickled gherkin, or dill pickles, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Mix together mince, onion, oregano or dried herbs, soy or Worcestershire sauce and egg white. Season with salt and pepper.
Shape into 4 burgers. Wrap and chill ready to cook.
Preheat grill or barbeque.
Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Split burger buns and lightly toast on both sides. Top with lettuce, then burgers. Add mustard, tomatoes and gherkins or dill pickles, if you like.
Try Quorn mince for a vegetarian version, or substitute turkey, pork, or lamb for the beef. "
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Citrus Basted Salmon
WeightWatchers.co.uk: Weight Watchers Recipe - Citrus Basted Salmon: "Citrus Basted Salmon Favourites
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POINTS® Value: 8
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Salmon tastes superb in this simple grilled recipe.
Ingredients
3 spray low-fat cooking spray
300 g fresh salmon, (2 x 150g fillets)
2 juice from 1/2 lime(s), finely grated rind and juice of 1
1/2 portion lemon(s), finely grated and juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce, light
2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 portion fresh green or red chilli(s), (red), deseeded and finely sliced (optional)
100 g dried couscous
4 portion spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped, or parsley
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 teaspoon pepper, black
1 portion lemon(s), wedges
Instructions
Preheat grill. Spray grill rack with spray cooking oil.
Arrange salmon fillets on the grill rack. Mix together lemon and lime rind and juice with soy sauce, stir-fry oil and chilli (if using). Brush over the fish.
Grill the salmon for 3 - 4 minutes on each side, basting often with the citrus mixture.
Meanwhile, put couscous into a heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water to just cover. Add spring onions. Leave for 6 minutes, then fluff up with a fork and stir in coriander or parsley. Season.
Serve salmon with couscous, garnished with lemon wedges and coriander or parsley sprigs. "
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POINTS® Value: 8
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Salmon tastes superb in this simple grilled recipe.
Ingredients
3 spray low-fat cooking spray
300 g fresh salmon, (2 x 150g fillets)
2 juice from 1/2 lime(s), finely grated rind and juice of 1
1/2 portion lemon(s), finely grated and juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce, light
2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 portion fresh green or red chilli(s), (red), deseeded and finely sliced (optional)
100 g dried couscous
4 portion spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped, or parsley
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 teaspoon pepper, black
1 portion lemon(s), wedges
Instructions
Preheat grill. Spray grill rack with spray cooking oil.
Arrange salmon fillets on the grill rack. Mix together lemon and lime rind and juice with soy sauce, stir-fry oil and chilli (if using). Brush over the fish.
Grill the salmon for 3 - 4 minutes on each side, basting often with the citrus mixture.
Meanwhile, put couscous into a heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water to just cover. Add spring onions. Leave for 6 minutes, then fluff up with a fork and stir in coriander or parsley. Season.
Serve salmon with couscous, garnished with lemon wedges and coriander or parsley sprigs. "
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