Roasted Salmon with Lentils and Bacon

Name: Roasted Salmon with Lentils and Bacon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 strips bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 bay leaf; 1 carrot, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 rib celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 532 milliliters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 Tbsp cooking oil, more if needed; 0 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 296 milliliters lentils; 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 794 grams skinless center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 118 milliliters canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree

Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Roasted Salmon with Lentils and Bacon could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 647 calories, 59g of protein, and 26g of fat each. This recipe covers 51% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of tomatoes in puree, bay leaf, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon until browned.

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Pour off and reserve all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan.

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Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes.

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Add the lentils, broth, tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until the lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and stir in 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper.

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Heat the oven to 45

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Sprinkle the salmon with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large ovenproof nonstick frying pan, over moderately high heat, heat the reserved bacon fat, with enough oil to measure 2 tablespoons.

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Add the fish, skinned-side up, and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn.

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Put the pan in the oven and continue cooking the salmon until just barely done (the fish should still be translucent in the center), about 3 minutes longer for a 1-inch-thick fillet.

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Put the lentils on plates and top with the salmon.

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Wine Recommendation: Light, acidic red wines are delightful with salmon, and the lentils and bacon only make the case for red wine stronger. Try a bottle of pinot noir from Oregon or California.

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Servings:

4strips

bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1

bay leaf 1

carrot, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1rib

celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices 532milliliters

canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1Tbsp

cooking oil, more if needed 0teaspoons

dried thyme 1clove

garlic, minced 0teaspoons

fresh-ground black pepper 296milliliters

lentils 1small

onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices 794grams

skinless center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces 1teaspoon

salt 118milliliters

canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Salmon. 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. The Antica Chardonnay (Mountain Select) with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 29 dollars per bottle.