Spiced Salmon over Curried Pink Lentils
Garam masala-rubbed salmon is seared then baked, and laid on a bed of pink lentils, then mixed with a curry vinaigrette for a delicious taste treat...
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- american
- dinner
- Seafood
- Vegetables
Garam masala-rubbed salmon is seared then baked, and laid on a bed of pink lentils, then mixed with a curry vinaigrette for a delicious taste treat.
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 1⁄2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. garlic, minced
Olive oil, as needed
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 bay leaf
2 cups red lentils
4 cups stock
2 lb. green beans, trimmed
3 tbsp. ginger, julienned
8 6-oz. salmon fillets
3 tbsp. garam masala
Steps
1. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, curry powder and garlic until well blended. While whisking, slowly add 11⁄2 cups olive oil. Season to taste.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion, pepper and bay leaf in oil until tender. Add lentils and stock, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer approx. 20 min. Add reserved curry vinaigrette to taste. Adjust seasonings and keep warm.
3. Season salmon and rub with garam masala. In a skillet over high heat, sear fish in hot oil until browned; finish in a hot oven.
4. Meanwhile, steam or blanch green beans until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately toss with ginger.
5. Serve salmon over lentils with gingered green beans on the side.
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