SALMON ON A BED OF LENTILS

SALMON ON A BED OF LENTILS image

Categories Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 t olive oil
1 T shallot, fine chop
2 t garlic, fine chop
2 1/2 c chicken stock
1 c lentils (green or brown), rinsed
1 small onion, peeled, studded with a clove
1 t fresh chop thyme or 1/2 t dried
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
2 small turnips, peeled, fine chop
2 carrots, peeled, fine chop
1 lb. salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 4
2 T parsley, chop
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

In large saucepan, heat oil med. Add shallots and garlic and cook til garlic lightly colored, 30 sec. Add stock, lentils, onion, thyme, salt, pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 min. Add turnips and carrots; simmer til tender, 5 min. Remove onion. Add more stock if necessary; should be slightly soupy. Taste and adjust. Lay salmon fillets on top, cover and cook til salmon opaque in center, 5-8 min. Serve in pasta bowl, garnished w/ parsley and lemon.