Salmon Broiled with Lemon and Green Lentil Salad
This Salmon Broiled with Lemon and Green Lentil Salad is healthy and delicious and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 585kcal
Ingredients
Green Lentil Salad
- 1 cup lentils green
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups shallots thinly sliced
- ½ cup roasted red peppers cut into strips
- 3 ½ tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley coarsely chopped
- salt
Salmon Broiled with Lemon
- 1 ½ pound salmon filet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
Green Lentil Salad
- Pick through the lentils, rinse and drain. Bring a pot of 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the lentils, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 18-25 minutes or until tender.
- While the lentils are cooking. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue to cook for about 5-8 minutes.
- Drain the lentils and add to a bowl. Stir in the peppers, vinegar, parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, shallots and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Salmon Broiled with Lemon
- Remove skin and bones from salmon and cut into 4 portions. Brush both sides with olive oil and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Preheat the broiler. Broil the salmon 4-6 inches from the heat for about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately top with lemon slices. Serve with lentil salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 1395mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 33.2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5.6mg