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Salmon with Lentils - A New Recipe

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green du Puy lentils 1 cup French green du Puy lentils
  • 3 cups water 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tbsps unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 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 fillets 4 - 6 ounces skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • lemon optional wedge of lemon

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Remove the lid and cook stirring occasionally for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the onions are golden.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 611mg (25%) Potassium 248mg (7%) 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

% 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.