Spiced Salmon Over Coconut Lentils Recipe

Name: Spiced Salmon Over Coconut Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coconut Lentils; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup chopped shallots; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 ounces fresh spinach; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup lentils; juice of half a lemon; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Spiced Salmon; 2 1/2 teaspoons fennel pollen (or substitute ground fennel seeds); 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 7-ounce salmon filets; 1 tablespoon canola oil

Servings: persons

Coconut Lentils
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces fresh spinach
1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup lentils
juice of half a lemon
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon salt
Spiced Salmon
2 1/2 teaspoons fennel pollen (or substitute ground fennel seeds)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 7-ounce salmon filets
1 tablespoon canola oil

1
To prepare the lentils, heat canola oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick pan and saute shallots for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender; add garlic and saute 1 additional minute. Turn heat down to low and add spinach, coconut milk, chicken broth, and lentils to the pan and simmer covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice, garam masala, and salt.
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Meanwhile, heat oven to 350?F and prepare the salmon by mixing 2 teaspoons fennel pollen, ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small dish. Sprinkle spice rub evenly over salmon filets and lightly rub it into the filets. Heat canola oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick skillet and sear the salmon filets on both sides. Bake salmon for 8 to 10 minutes at 350?F or until cooked through. Serve salmon over the coconut lentils and garnish with remaining 1/2 teaspoon fennel pollen.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coconut Lentils, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 cup chopped shallots, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Salmon Over Coconut 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.

Spiced Salmon Over Coconut Lentils

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