Salmon Steaks on a Bed of Lentils
Salmon Steaks on a Bed of Lentils
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) green lentils
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
- 4 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) fresh basil, chopped
- 1 fillet 1 kg salmon
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the lentils, the onion studded with the cloves, bay leaf and 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of oil in a saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with water. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, soften the shallots in the remaining oil. Deglaze with the wine on high heat. Add the lemon zest and reduce by half. Add the lentils and cook for 2 minutes. Add the basil and keep warm.
- Preheat the oven’s broiler. Place the fish in baking dish. Brush with the honey and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Bake in the highest position of the oven for 5 to 7 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish. Cut the salmon into steaks and place on a bed of lentils.
Salmon Steaks on a Bed of Lentils