Salmon with Lentils - A New Recipe
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A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils 1 cup French green du Puy lentils, du Puy variety
- 3 cups water 3 cups water
- 1 tsp salt 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbsps butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, unsalted
- 1 cup yellow onion 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic 2 large chopped garlic cloves
- 3 tbsps flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tbsps lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 ounces salmon 4 - 6 ounces skinless salmon fillets, fillets
- 1 tbsp butter 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, unsalted
- lemon optional wedge of lemon
Instructions
- Place lentils, water and 1 teaspoon salt in a saucepan and stir. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not falling apart. Drain in a sieve set over a bowl and reserve ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile in a heavy sauce pan, melt 2 tablespoon of butter over low heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, salt and cook covered until the onions are pale golden, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally
- Remove the lid and cook stirring occasionally for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the onions are golden.
- Stir the lentils into the onion along with the reserved cooking liquid and heat through. Add the lemon juice, parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Pepper and olive oil. Stir gently to bind it all.
- Pat dry the salmon and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the butter foam subsides add the fish and cook, turning once. 5 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon. Make sure that it is not too overcooked or it will be too dry.
- When ready to eat sprinkle a couple of drops or olive oil and a small squeeze of lemon in top of the lentils. This will accentuate the flavor of the caramelized onions
Nutrition Information
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Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
611mg
(25%)
Potassium
248mg
(5%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
10.3mg
(11%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 611mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10.3mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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