Salmon With Lentils Recipe

Name: Salmon With Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb french green lentil; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for salmon; 2 cups chopped yellow onions; 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks); 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (3 carrots); 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar; 4 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, skin removed

Servings: persons

1/2 lb french green lentil
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for salmon
2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 1/2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (3 carrots)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
4 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, skin removed

1
Place the lentils in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 15 minutes, then drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saute pan, add the onions, leeks, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
4
Add the drained lentils, celery, carrots, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
5
Add the vinegar and season, to taste.
6
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
7
For the salmon, heat a dry oven-proof saute pan over high heat for 4 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, rub both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil and season the tops very liberally with salt and pepper.
9
When the pan is very hot, place the salmon fillets seasoning-sides down in the pan and cook over medium heat without moving them for 2 minutes, until very browned.
10
Turn the fillets and place the pan in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until the salmon is cooked rare.
11
Spoon a mound of lentils on each plate and place a salmon fillet on top.
12
Serve hot.

598

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1/2 lb french green lentil, 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for salmon, 2 cups chopped yellow onions, 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Salmon With Lentils

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