SALMON WITH LENTILS AND MUSTARD-HERB BUTTER (SAUMON AUX LENTILLES)
Despite the fact that salmon seems to be everywhere these days, this dish is something very special. Mustard-herb butter gives a lemony pop to the meatiness of the fish, while French green lentils add a unique texture that regular brown lentils just don't have.
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Salmon Leek Lentil Fall Winter Simmer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make mustard-herb butter:
- Stir together all ingredients with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Cook lentils:
- Bring lentils, water, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain lentils.
- While lentils cook, chop leeks, then wash . Cook leeks in butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add lentils with reserved cooking liquid to leeks along with 3 tablespoons mustard-herb butter and cook, stirring, until lentils are heated through and butter is melted. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and keep warm, covered.
- Sauté salmon while leeks cook:
- Pat salmon dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total).
- Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté salmon, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
- Serve salmon, topped with remaining mustard-herb butter, over lentils.
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[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lentils were flavorful and tender. The mustard-herb butter added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Remmy Mwewa
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the salmon and the lentils. The mustard-herb butter was a great addition and really brought the dish together. Will definitely be making this again!
Paula Mendes
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lentils were tender and flavorful. The mustard-herb butter was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!
Casho Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The salmon was overcooked and the lentils were mushy. The mustard-herb butter was too salty and overpowered the other flavors. I would not recommend this recipe.
DJ SABBIR
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lentils were delicious. The mustard-herb butter added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this ag
Arthur Jackson
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lentils were tender and flavorful. The mustard-herb butter was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Sumon islam Islam
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The salmon was cooked well and the lentils were flavorful. However, I found the mustard-herb butter to be a bit overpowering. I think I'll try making it again without the butter next time.
Muhammad salisu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. The salmon was a bit dry and the lentils were undercooked. The mustard-herb butter didn't add much flavor either. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Gladwyn Johnson
[email protected]Not a fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the lentils were surprisingly delicious. The mustard-herb butter was the perfect finishing touch. I'll be making this again soon!
Peace mariam Ajibola
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lentils were flavorful and tender. The mustard-herb butter added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again!
Maroof AHMED
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The salmon was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. The mustard-herb butter was a great addition and really brought the dish together. Will
M HASNAIN Khan
[email protected]This salmon with lentils and mustard-herb butter was an absolute delight! The salmon was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist, while the lentils were tender and flavorful. The mustard-herb butter added a delicious depth of flavor that tied the dish