Description
A delicious and nutritious recipe for salmon served with braised lentils, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrots, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the lentils are cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- To serve, spoon the braised lentils onto plates, top with a salmon fillet, and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute the lentils with quinoa or farro for a different texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with lentils
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: varies
Keywords: Salmon With Braised Lentils