CRISP ATLANTIC SALMON FILLET ON MIXED LENTILS WITH MOROCCAN SPICED TOMATO SAUCE WITH HARISSA

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Crisp Atlantic Salmon Fillet on Mixed Lentils with Moroccan Spiced Tomato Sauce with Harissa image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup cumin seed
1/2 cup fennel seed
2 tablespoons cloves
1/4 cup cardamom
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup shallots, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup garlic, peeled and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
14.875-ounce can harissa (Mediterranean product found in specialty food stores)
12-15 beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
Six 7-ounce skin-on boneless fillets
Salt
Spice blend for seasoning
Butter (1/2 teaspoon per fillet) and olive oil for sauteing

Steps:

  • Toast the above in a preheated 350 degree oven for five minutes (or on the stove over medium heat). Grind the mixture in a spice or coffee grinder. Keep in a glass jar, covered tightly. Makes enough for at least 12 7-ounce fillets. Will hold its flavor for 4 weeks. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add the shallots and garlic, and season. Saute until the vegetables are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa and stir. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 4 tablespoons of the spice blend, or to taste. Working in batches, puree the mixture in a food processor, until the liquid is smooth. Set aside until ready to use. Makes enough for at least twelve fillets. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring two saute pans to high heat, add the olive oil, and when hot, add salmon fillets, skin-side down (do not crowd pan). Shake pans to be sure the fillets are not sticking. Add the butter little bits at a time, shaking the pan to incorporate the butter into the oil. Place pan in oven for 4-5 minutes to roast. To prepare the lentils: Use a blend of yellow and green lentils, and simply follow the preparation directions on the package. Prepare 3/4 to 1 cup of lentils per serving. To serve, mound lentils in center of plate. Place salmon fillet on top, skin side up. Surround with sauce.

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