SALMON:
2 pounds salmon filets
1 tablespoon brown (or maple!) sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin
2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup

BROWN BUTTER COUSCOUS:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup uncooked pearl couscous
1 ¼ cups chicken or vegetable stock or water
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced