Roasted Salmon On Spicy Lentils Recipe

Name: Roasted Salmon On Spicy Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy Lentils; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup seeded finely diced red bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 cup green French lentils, rinsed and sorted over for stones; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Salmon; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin (center cut); salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Spicy Lentils
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup seeded finely diced red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup green French lentils, rinsed and sorted over for stones
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
Salmon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin (center cut)
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Lentils--heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add the chili powder, cumin, and coriander, and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Stir in the lentils, then the stock.
6
Bring to a boil; decrease the heat to med-low and cover.
7
Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
8
During the last 5 minutes, stir in the salt.
9
Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400u00b0.
10
Lightly oil a large rimmed baking sheet.
11
Lightly oil the salmon flesh and season with salt and pepper.
12
Place the salmon on the baking sheet, skin side down.
13
Cut the salmon vertically into 4 serving portions, but do not separate the pieces.
14
Roast until the salmon shows the barest sign of pink when pierced in the thickest part with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes.
15
Divide the lentils evenly among 4 soup bowls.
16
Top each with a portion of the salmon, and serve hot.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy Lentils, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 cup seeded finely diced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted Salmon On Spicy 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.

Roasted Salmon On Spicy Lentils

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