SALMON WITH CURRIED LENTILS

Salmon With Curried Lentils image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
Kosher salt
Juice of 1 lemon
4 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets
5 cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, shallot, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; cook, stirring often, until the shallot is soft, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 2 minutes. Add the lentils, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 1/2 cups water; increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer, until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until thick, 5 to 10 more minutes. Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
Preheat the broiler. Put the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin-side down. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon paprika and broil until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
Toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and lemon juice to taste. Serve with the lentils and salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 617 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 45 grams