Roasted Salmon over French Lentils, Tomatoes, and Fennel Recipe

Name: Roasted Salmon over French Lentils, Tomatoes, and Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 small fennel bulb, cored, ends trimmed, and thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 pound fresh plum tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (about 2 cups); 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups French green lentils (Ientilles du Puy); 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 small salmon fillets, about 4 ounces each; 1/4 cup olive oil; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small fennel bulb, cored, ends trimmed, and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 pound fresh plum tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 quart chicken stock
1 1/2 cups French green lentils (Ientilles du Puy)
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 small salmon fillets, about 4 ounces each
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Combine the oil, onion, fennel, tomatoes, marjoram, and thyme in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, partially covered, stirring frequently, until the fennel is soft, about 15 minutes.
3
Add the wine and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer.
4
Add the stock, bring to a simmer, and stir in the lentils and garlic.
5
Cook until the lentils are tender and the mixture has thickened, about 30 minutes longer.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
7
Toss the salmon fillets with the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Place the fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast until the fish is medium, about 10 minutes.
9
Spoon the lentils into large, shallow bowls and top with the roasted salmon.
10
Serve with the lemon wedges.

550

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise, 1 small fennel bulb, cored, ends trimmed, and thinly sliced lengthwise, 1 pound fresh plum tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (about 2 cups), 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, and more.

Yes, Roasted Salmon over French Lentils, Tomatoes, and Fennel 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 over French Lentils, Tomatoes, and Fennel

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