Dinner Tonight: Salmon with Smoked Bacon and Lentil Salad

Name: Dinner Tonight: Salmon with Smoked Bacon and Lentil Salad
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 142 grams bacon, chopped; 454 grams green lentils; 3 Tbsps fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 5 Tbsps lemon juice; 6 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 680 grams salmon; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 3 Tbsps scallions, green parts only, chopped; 3 Tbsps whole grain mustard

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Dinner Tonight: Salmon with Smoked Bacon and Lentil Salad a try. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 68g of protein, 48g of fat, and a total of 991 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up scallions, salt and pepper, grain mustard, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the bacon you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Buckle as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Fill a large pot halfway up with water and turn heat to high. When boiling, add the lentils. Cook until tender, about 25 minutes.

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Drain in a colander and then set aside in a large bowl.

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Meanwhile, add chopped bacon to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp. Then remove pieces with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat behind.

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Add scallions and garlic, and cook until aromatic, about one minute. Turn off the heat.

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Let the skillet cool for a few seconds, and then whisk in the mustard, lemon juice, and 4 tablespoons of the olive oil. When smooth, season with salt and pepper.

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Pour the dressing on to the lentils and add the cooked chopped bacon. Stir well, add the parsley, and season with more salt and pepper to taste.

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Pour remaining two tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet and turn heat to medium-high. When oil is shimmering, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, and then transfer to the skillet and cook until golden brown, one to two minutes. Flip, and brown the other side, another one to two minutes. Then carefully transfer salmon to oven and cook until salmon is completely cooked, five to eight minutes.

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Divide the lentil mixture between four plates. Top each with a salmon fillet.

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Servings:

142grams

bacon, chopped 454grams

green lentils 3Tbsps

fresh parsley, chopped 2teaspoons

chopped garlic 5Tbsps

lemon juice 6Tbsps

olive oil, divided 680grams

salmon 4servings

Salt and pepper 3Tbsps

scallions, green parts only, chopped 3Tbsps

whole grain mustard

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. One wine you could try is Trentadue La Storia Chardonnay. It has 4.3 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 20 dollars.