Best 5 Crisp Atlantic Salmon On Lentils With Moroccan Spiced Tomato Sauce With Harissa Served With Tzatziki And Grilled Nan Bread Recipes

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Discover a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds with a fusion of flavors and textures. This article presents an extraordinary recipe that combines the crispiness of perfectly cooked Atlantic salmon with the humble earthiness of lentils, all enveloped in a vibrant Moroccan spiced tomato sauce. The spiciness of harissa adds a delightful kick, while the refreshing tzatziki and grilled naan bread offer a perfect balance of flavors. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more!

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CRISP ATLANTIC SALMON FILLET ON MIXED LENTILS WITH MOROCCAN SPICED TOMATO SAUCE WITH HARISSA



Crisp Atlantic Salmon Fillet on Mixed Lentils with Moroccan Spiced Tomato Sauce with Harissa image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup cumin seed
1/2 cup fennel seed
2 tablespoons cloves
1/4 cup cardamom
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup shallots, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup garlic, peeled and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
14.875-ounce can harissa (Mediterranean product found in specialty food stores)
12-15 beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
Six 7-ounce skin-on boneless fillets
Salt
Spice blend for seasoning
Butter (1/2 teaspoon per fillet) and olive oil for sauteing

Steps:

  • Toast the above in a preheated 350 degree oven for five minutes (or on the stove over medium heat). Grind the mixture in a spice or coffee grinder. Keep in a glass jar, covered tightly. Makes enough for at least 12 7-ounce fillets. Will hold its flavor for 4 weeks. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add the shallots and garlic, and season. Saute until the vegetables are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa and stir. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 4 tablespoons of the spice blend, or to taste. Working in batches, puree the mixture in a food processor, until the liquid is smooth. Set aside until ready to use. Makes enough for at least twelve fillets. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring two saute pans to high heat, add the olive oil, and when hot, add salmon fillets, skin-side down (do not crowd pan). Shake pans to be sure the fillets are not sticking. Add the butter little bits at a time, shaking the pan to incorporate the butter into the oil. Place pan in oven for 4-5 minutes to roast. To prepare the lentils: Use a blend of yellow and green lentils, and simply follow the preparation directions on the package. Prepare 3/4 to 1 cup of lentils per serving. To serve, mound lentils in center of plate. Place salmon fillet on top, skin side up. Surround with sauce.

SALMON AND LENTILS WITH MOROCCAN TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE



Salmon and Lentils With Moroccan Tomato Sauce Recipe image

Provided by blum099

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup sliced organic almonds, divided
1 cup lentils, rinsed
14 1/2 ounces reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed (whole or ground)
1 teaspoon coriander seed (whole or ground)
3/4 teaspoon cardamom pods (whole or ground)
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (whole or ground)
3 whole cloves or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Cooking spray
1 shallot, peeled and chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
14 1/2 ounces peeled, no-salt-added tomatoes
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
12 ounces salmon fillet, (4 3-ounce fillets), boned and skinned
Always buy broth in cardboard containers instead of cans.

Steps:

  • Spread the organic almonds on an ungreased baking pan. Place in a 350-degree oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown; stir once or twice to ensure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven. In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring lentils and broth to boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Meanwhile, put all whole spices in a grinder and process until well ground, or if using ground spices, combine them in a small bowl. Coat a skillet lightly with vegetable cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; sauté about 5 minutes until translucent. Mix in 1 1/4 teaspoons of the spice mixture, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. In an electric blender, pulse tomatoes just until roughly puréed; add to pan with hot pepper sauce and heat through. Set aside. In small bowl, mix remaining spices, salt and pepper; rub onto both sides of salmon fillets. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat lightly with vegetable cooking spray; add salmon to pan without crowding. Sauté salmon 4 minutes; turn, cover and cook 3 to 6 minutes longer, depending on thickness, or until cooked throughout. Stir two tablespoons of organic almonds into lentils; divide among four plates. Top with salmon and tomato sauce. Sprinkle with remaining almonds

HARISSA-SPICED TOMATO SAUCE



Harissa-Spiced Tomato Sauce image

Side sauce for mezze.

Provided by YOLANDA

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons harissa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic paste
½ teaspoon caraway seeds
½ teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Combine tomato sauce, harissa, olive oil, garlic paste, caraway seeds, and coriander in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.n
  • Simmer until sauce has started to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes for flavors to develop.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 244.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MOROCCAN SPICED SALMON OVER LENTILS



Moroccan Spiced Salmon over Lentils image

Make and share this Moroccan Spiced Salmon over Lentils recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground fennel
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dry lentils
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium onion, grated
1 tablespoon harissa
1 1/2 lbs Italian plum tomatoes, chopped (save the juice) or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, with skin

Steps:

  • Spice Mixture: Combine all the ingredients for the spice mix then set aside to be used later.
  • Place the lentils in a medium saucepan & cover with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer. Cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain any remaining water then season with salt and pepper and set aside, covered.
  • While the lentils are cooking, warm olive oil over medium-low heat in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook the garlic and onions in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture and continue to cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium then add the tomatoes and their juices. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well blended, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray & set aside. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper then coat them on both sides with the remaining spice mixture.
  • Heat the canola oil & the butter in a large skillet. When the oil is very hot, add 2 salmon fillets to the pan, skin side down. Saute the salmon fillets for 3 minutes (do not turn over). Repeat with the other 2 fillets.
  • Carefully transfer the fillets to the baking sheet & roast the salmon for about 6-10 minutes, or until the skin is very crisp and the fish is just cooked through.
  • Spoon the lentils into the center of warmed dinner plates and set the salmon fillets on top, skin side down. Spoon the tomato sauce around the lentils and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.7, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 131.6, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 48.8

MOROCCAN SPICED SALMON



Moroccan Spiced Salmon image

Make and share this Moroccan Spiced Salmon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theako

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup coriander seed
1/4 cup fennel seed
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon cardamom seed
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 large shallots, minced
2 tablespoons harissa (or my Harrief sauce)
35 ounces Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped, juices reserved
unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, combine the coriander, fennel, cumin and cardamom seeds with the.
  • cloves. Toast the spices over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Finely grind the spices in a spice grinder or mortar.
  • In a medium non-reactive saucepan, warm 1/4 cup of the olive oil over moderately low heat.
  • Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices and increase the heat to moderate. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until the flavours are well blended, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place 2 large ovenproof skillets over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to each skillet. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and coat them on both sides with the remaining spice mixture. When the oil is very hot, add 3 salmon fillets to each pan, skin side down.
  • Put 1 piece of the butter next to each fillet and shake the pans to incorporate the butter into the oil. Sauté the salmon fillets for 3 minutes. Transfer the.
  • skillets to the oven without turning the fillets and roast the salmon for about 6 minutes, or until the skin is very crisp and the fish is just cooked through.
  • Serve with fruit and nut rice (rice with chopped apricots, chopped dates and toasted slivered almonds) setting the salmon fillets on top of the rice, skin side up.
  • Spoon the tomato sauce on top and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.7, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 20.3, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 3.9

Tips for Cooking Crisp Atlantic Salmon on Lentils with Moroccan-Spiced Tomato Sauce

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish.
  • Don't overcook the salmon. Salmon is a delicate fish and cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Make sure the lentils are cooked through. Al dente lentils are the perfect texture for this dish.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices. The Moroccan-spiced tomato sauce is delicious as is, but you can adjust the spices to your liking.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best enjoyed when it's hot and fresh.

Conclusion

Crisp Atlantic Salmon on Lentils with Moroccan-Spiced Tomato Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the lentils are hearty and filling. The Moroccan-spiced tomato sauce is flavorful and complex, and the harissa adds a nice kick of heat. The dish is served with tzatziki and grilled naan bread, which complement the flavors of the salmon and lentils perfectly. Overall, this recipe is a winner and sure to please everyone at your table.

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