Salmon With Curried Lentils Recipe

Name: Salmon With Curried Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced; 3/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed; Kosher salt; Juice of 1 lemon; 4 6 -ounce center-cut salmon fillets; 5 cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
Kosher salt
Juice of 1 lemon
4 6 -ounce center-cut salmon fillets
5 cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)

1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the ginger, garlic, shallot, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; cook, stirring often, until the shallot is soft, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 2 minutes.
4
Add the lentils, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 1/2 cups water; increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer.
5
Partially cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer, until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
6
Uncover and simmer until thick, 5 to 10 more minutes.
7
Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
8
Preheat the broiler.
9
Put the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin-side down.
10
Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon paprika and broil until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
11
Toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and lemon juice to taste.
12
Serve with the lentils and salmon.
13
Photograph by Justin Walker

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Salmon With Curried 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.

Salmon With Curried Lentils

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