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broiled salmon with mustard lentils

details
  • Serves 4
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
ingredients
  • Oil for pan
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon prepared minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 (14 ounce) can prepared lentils, rinsed and drained
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless salmon fillets

directions

Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil for 8-10 minutes or until opaque throughout.

While the salmon is cooking, heat some olive oil in a large pan over medium. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, parsley, vinegar, olive oil, and mustard; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the lentils and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the butter, if using.

Place the salmon onto 4 plates, flaking it into large pieces; top with the lentil mixture.