Oven-steamed salmon with lentils and sun-dried tomatoes is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of salmon with the hearty texture of lentils and the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. This healthy and flavorful meal can be easily prepared in one pot, making it a convenient option for busy weeknight dinners or weekend lunches. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish creates a satisfying and nutritious meal that is packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
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SALMON WITH LENTILS
Steps:
- Place the lentils in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saute pan, add the onions, leeks, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the drained lentils, celery, carrots, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Add the vinegar and season, to taste.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- For the salmon, heat a dry oven-proof saute pan over high heat for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, rub both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil and season the tops very liberally with salt and pepper. When the pan is very hot, place the salmon fillets seasoning-sides down in the pan and cook over medium heat without moving them for 2 minutes, until very browned. Turn the fillets and place the pan in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until the salmon is cooked rare. Spoon a mound of lentils on each plate and place a salmon fillet on top. Serve hot.
- Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, salt, and peppercorns in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot with 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Skim the surface, as needed. Simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander, discarding the chicken and vegetables, and chill. Discard the hardened fat, and then pack the broth in quart containers.
OVEN-STEAMED SALMON
This simple way to roast salmon brings spectacular results with hardly any worry on the cook's part. The Mediterranean cookbook author Paula Wolfert learned it from the French chef Michel Bras, and it rises and falls on the thinness of the sheet pan. A pan of water delivers enough moisture to steam the fish briefly at a low temperature, producing a final product that is soft and deliciously juicy. It adapts easily to almost any salmon fillet. Emily Kaiser Thelin, who includes it in her biography of Ms. Wolfert, "Unforgettable," says a center-cut of wild-caught Alaska king works best and suggests pairing it with a salad or cracked green olive relish.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, for one, for two, lunch, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 1 to 8 servings, depending on the quantity cooked
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and a second rack in the upper third. Heat the oven to between 225 and 275 degrees. Grease a thin sheet pan with olive oil.
- Carefully place a frying pan of just-boiled water on the lower oven rack. Arrange the salmon on the prepared sheet pan, season generously with salt and pepper, and place on the upper oven rack. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 110 degrees for rare, 115 degrees for medium-rare, or 125 degrees for medium. This should take 10 to 12 minutes for 5-ounce fillets or 20 to 25 minutes for a 2 1/2-pound fillet. (The color of the salmon will not turn dull, and the texture will be very juicy.)
- Transfer the salmon to a platter or one or more individual plates and season with more salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with chives, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 156 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
OVEN-STEAMED SALMON WITH LENTILS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Lentils and salmon are a classic combination, a popular French bistro dish. The black "beluga" lentils are a nice choice because they stay intact and the color contrasts nicely with the salmon. In the classic dish the lentils might be cooked with bacon or a little sausage. In this recipe, sun-dried tomatoes add a savory layer of flavor to the lentils.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or soup pot over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the garlic. Stir together for a minute, until fragrant, and add the lentils, sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaf, and enough water to cover by an inch. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer 25 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes, until the lentils are tender and aromatic. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove the bay leaf and the sun-dried tomatoes. Keep warm while you cook the salmon.
- While the lentils are cooking, preheat the oven to 300ºF. Cover a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil. Place the salmon on top. Season with salt and pepper. Fill a roasting pan with boiling water and place it on the oven floor.
- Place the salmon in the oven and bake until the fish flakes and white bubbles of protein appear on the surface, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the fillets. Remove from the heat.
- Using a slotted spoon, spoon the lentils onto 4 dinner plates and place a serving of salmon on top. Sprinkle with herbs, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 656, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 639 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
ROASTED SALMON WITH LENTILS
A mustard vinaigrette gives this Mediterranean-inspired dish its tangy flavor. Drizzle some over a leafy-green salad, and serve it on the side.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Combine lentils and 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add onion and celery; cover, and continue cooking until lentils and vegetables are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes more. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Transfer lentils and vegetables to a medium bowl.
- In a bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons reserved cooking liquid with vinegar, oil, mustard, garlic, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Toss half the dressing with the lentil mixture.
- Meanwhile, season salmon with salt and pepper. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange salmon on sheet; broil until opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon lentils onto plates; top with salmon, flaking it into large pieces, if desired. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g
HERBED SALMON FILLETS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO TOPPING
Attractive and full of flavor, not to mention easy to prepare (oops, just did). You may certainly use PANKO breadcrumbs, but be sure to crumble them finely first with your fingers. This pairs nicely with parmesaned orzo and grilled zucchini.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F and adjust oven rack to center of oven.
- Lightly grease a small oven-proof baking dish (large enough to fit the fillets in one layer).
- In a small flat bowl (large enough to accomodate one salmon fillet, or use a piece of wax paper instead), combine the sea salt, pepper, basil, thyme, rosemary and bread crumbs.
- Press the TOP of each fillet (not the skin side) into the crumb mix, then place each in the baking dish (skin side down).
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mix over the salmon, dividing equally, and pressing lightly into the samon.
- Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil.
- Bake in oven just until fish flakes when tested in the center, about 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish.
- As the fish is baking, heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat; add shallots and saute, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, about 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice, wine, and sun-dried tomatoes, and cook until "sauce" is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 2 minutes-watch this carefully, it goes quickly!
- Spoon tomatoes and "sauce" over the salmon and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 146.3, Sodium 1148.1, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 70.2
OVEN-STEAMED SALMON
Salmon steamed in soy sauce and white wine in the oven with a topping of candied ginger and garlic.
Provided by patiasaramom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place salmon in a large baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread with garlic and ginger and pour wine and soy sauce gently over top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1408 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
AWARD WINNING SALMON WITH GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
I got this recipe from a well known Vancouver barbecue chef/author/firefighter, David Veljacic. He has won many awards for this recipe....try it and you will see why!!
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine garlic and salt and grind into a paste. Combine the garlic, parsley, dried tomatoes and olive oil in a bowl; blending all ingredients. Chill until ready for use.
- With a sharp knife, cut two lengthwise slits in the salmon fillet, dividing the surface of the fish into thirds. Cut to the skin, but not through it.
- Preheat grill.
- Spread half the garlic mixture over the fillet and into the slits. Place the fish on grill and barbecue over a medium heat. Close the lid and grill for 15 minutes.
- Spread the remaining garlic mixture on the fillet. Close the lid, turning the temperature to high and grill 10 minutes more, or until fish flakes when tested.
- Remove the fish from the grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 669.9, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 23.2
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Look for fresh, firm salmon fillets and plump, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes.
- Don't overcook the salmon: Salmon is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and overcooked. Cook it until it is just opaque in the center, about 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: A cast iron skillet will help to create a flavorful crust on the salmon and evenly distribute the heat.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the salmon will not cook evenly and may become steamed instead of seared.
- Add the lentils and sun-dried tomatoes at the end of cooking: This will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming mushy.
- Serve immediately: Salmon is best served immediately after cooking, while it is still hot and flaky.
Conclusion:
This oven-steamed salmon with lentils and sun-dried tomatoes is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your salmon cooked rare, medium, or well-done, this recipe has you covered.
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