Best 6 Roasted Salmon With Lentils Recipes

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When it comes to healthy and flavorful meals, roasted salmon with lentils is a culinary masterpiece. This satisfying dish combines the rich flavors of tender, roasted salmon with the hearty texture of lentils, creating a symphony of taste and nutrition. As a versatile dish, roasted salmon with lentils can be prepared in various styles to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or enjoy experimenting with bold flavors and spices, this dish promises an exquisite culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SALMON WITH LENTILS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/2 pound French green lentils (lentilles du Puy)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus extra for salmon
2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 1/2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (3 carrots)
1 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or good canned broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
Four 8-ounce center-cut salmon fillets, skin removed
Three 5-pound chickens
3 large onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in half, optional
20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

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.

AN EASY ROAST SALMON WITH LENTILS RECIPE



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Lentils have a bit of a PR problem in America. They have been banished to the deepest, darkest parts of the pantry while less-deserving ingredients...

Provided by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 15

1⁄2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium carrot
peeled and diced
1⁄2 medium yellow onion
diced
2 cloves garlic
minced
1 cup dried lentils
3 cups chicken broth or water
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 salmon fillets (4 oz each)
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until soft and lightly browned. Add the lentils, broth, and bay leaves. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Before serving, add the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and discard the bay leaves. While the lentils simmer, roast the salmon: Season the fish with salt and black pepper. Combine the mustard and brown sugar in a mixing bowl and spread evenly over the salmon fillets. Place the salmon on a baking sheet and place on the top rack of the oven. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon has browned on the surface and flakes with gentle pressure from your finger. Divide the lentils among 4 plates or pasta bowls and top each serving with a piece of salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440

ROASTED SALMON WITH LENTILS



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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

3/4 cup lentils
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 skinless salmon fillets, (6 ounces each)
Nonstick cooking spray

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

ROASTED SALMON ON SPICY LENTILS



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Make and share this Roasted Salmon on Spicy Lentils recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup seeded finely diced red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup green French lentils, rinsed and sorted over for stones
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin (center cut)
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lentils--heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, and coriander, and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the lentils, then the stock.
  • Bring to a boil; decrease the heat to med-low and cover.
  • Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • During the last 5 minutes, stir in the salt.
  • Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Lightly oil a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Lightly oil the salmon flesh and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the salmon on the baking sheet, skin side down.
  • Cut the salmon vertically into 4 serving portions, but do not separate the pieces.
  • Roast until the salmon shows the barest sign of pink when pierced in the thickest part with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes.
  • Divide the lentils evenly among 4 soup bowls.
  • Top each with a portion of the salmon, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.5, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 82, Sodium 606.8, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 50.5

SEARED SALMON FILLETS WITH ROASTED FENNEL AND BALSAMIC LENTILS



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Provided by Donna St. George

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
1 cup French lentils or brown lentils, rinsed
2 large fennel bulbs, very thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
1 shallot, minced
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 6-ounce salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack placed 6 inches under the heat source. Place the bell peppers on a pan in the broiler. Cook, turning occasionally, until the skin is blackened on all sides. Remove from heat, and cool.
  • Lower oven heat to 425 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cook until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain the cooked lentils, rinse with cool water and reserve. While lentils are cooking, prepare the fennel salad: in a medium mixing bowl, combine the fennel, garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper. Place the mixture in a shallow oven-proof dish, and roast until the fennel is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Remove fennel from oven, add lemon juice and reserve until serving time.
  • Skin and seed the cooled bell peppers and cut into small dice. In a medium saute pan over medium heat, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil and shallots. Saute until shallots begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add lentils and diced peppers. Saute another minute, and remove from heat. In a small saucepan over low heat, simmer the balsamic vinegar until reduced by a third, about 2 minutes. Cool, add to the lentil mixture and toss gently. Set aside until serving time.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste. In a well-seasoned or nonstick skillet over high heat, place 1 tablespoon olive oil. Quickly sear the fillets so they are well browned on the surface, and remove from heat. Transfer to an oiled baking dish, and bake about 5 minutes or to taste.
  • To serve, spread half of each plate with balsamic lentils, and half with roasted fennel salad. Top with a salmon fillet, and garnish with a sprig of fennel frond. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 722, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1008 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

JAMIE OLIVER SALMON WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LENTILS



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A full meal, with fish, prosciutto and lentils. It takes almost no time to prepare, but it seems like a millions bucks...

Provided by r8brito

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (450 g) can lentils
4 (250 g) salmon fillets, skinned and pin-boned
1 pinch salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
8 slices prosciutto
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
2 good handfuls mixed herbs, chopped (parsley, chives and dill)
3 large handfuls spinach, chopped
1 glass plain yogurt, lightly seasoned with
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F=220 degrees celsius. Drain the lentils and put into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil on med-high and then turn heat down and simmer until tender (This only takes about 5-10 minutes).
  • Season the salmon fillets with a little pepper before wrapping them in the prosciutto slices. You can either wrap them whole or, wrap in the middle of the fillets, leaving some of the flesh exposed. Drizzle with olive oil and roast in the oven for around 10 minutes until the prosciutto is golden.
  • While the salmon is in the oven and the lentils are simmering, season the plain yogurt with salt and pepper to your liking. Also go ahead and chop up all your herbs.
  • Drain away the water from the lentils and season carefully with salt, pepper, the lemon juice and olive oil. Just before serving, stir the herbs and spinach into the lentils on a high heat, until wilted. Divide the lentils among 4 plates. Place a salmon fillet on top of your pile of lentils, and finish with a drizzle of lightly seasoned yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 228.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 61.4

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Salmon: Opt for wild-caught salmon for its superior flavor and nutritional value.
  • Brine the Salmon: Soaking the salmon in a brine solution enhances its flavor and keeps it moist during roasting.
  • Roast at High Temperature: Roasting the salmon at a high temperature ensures a crispy exterior and a tender, flaky interior.
  • Use a Quality Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds a rich flavor to the salmon and helps prevent it from drying out.
  • Season Generously: Don't be shy with the herbs and spices; they add depth of flavor to the salmon.
  • Roast the Lentils Separately: Roasting the lentils separately allows you to control their texture and prevents them from overcooking.
  • Add Vegetables for Color and Nutrition: Incorporate colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or zucchini for added nutrition and visual appeal.
  • Make a Flavorful Dressing: A tangy dressing made with lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard complements the roasted salmon and lentils perfectly.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Fresh herbs like parsley or dill add a touch of vibrancy and freshness to the dish.

Conclusion:

Roasted salmon with lentils is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines the rich flavors of salmon with the earthy goodness of lentils. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience!

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