Pan Roasted Salmon with Lentils Recipe

Name: Pan Roasted Salmon with Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces diced bacon; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup diced carrots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 pound lentils; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 4 cups rich chicken stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 (6-ounce) portions salmon fillets, skin removed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons flour, or cake flour (recommended: Wondra); 4 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley leaves

Servings: persons

4 ounces diced bacon
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced carrots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 pound lentils
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
4 cups rich chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6-ounce) portions salmon fillets, skin removed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons flour, or cake flour (recommended: Wondra)
4 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley leaves

1
In a saucepan set over medium heat, saute the bacon until crispy, about 7 to 8 minutes.
2
Remove and reserve the bacon from the pan and saute the vegetables in the bacon fat for 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Add the lentils and stir to cover in the fat and fold in the bay leaf and thyme, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the chicken stock to the pan and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce to a simmer and cook until the lentils are soft, about 30 to 35 minutes.
7
Stir the reserved bacon into the lentils and cover to keep warm.
8
Set a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
9
Add the olive oil to the pan, and season the salmon with the salt and pepper.
10
Dip the salmon in the flour and shake to remove the excess.
11
Sear, skin side down in the pan for 3 minutes, and turn to finish cooking on the second side, 1 minute more.
12
Serve the salmon with the lentils on the bottom of the plate, garnished with the chopped parsley.

942

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces diced bacon, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup diced celery, 1/4 cup diced carrots, and more.

Yes, Pan Roasted Salmon with Lentils falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pan Roasted Salmon with Lentils

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