Salmon With A Not So Usual Side

Salmon is by far my favorite economical seafood. Now I am someone who really does appreciate a full flavored fish. I like those fatty acids that are so good for you. A piece of farm raised salmon in the end won't cost you much. Find it frozen and it can be even cheaper. It is so easy to cook and in the end not just healthy, but quick to make and delicious.

There are so many things that accompany salmon nicely. In the summer I often have it over a salad as a meal. Rice is always a easy one to do. However my favorite side dish for salmon is lentils. That is right lentils. The nutty flavor is perfect to compliment the richness of the salmon. On top of that they are easy to make and delicious.

My favorite trick for making them is to cook them in chicken broth. First though you have to saute up some celery, onion and garlic. You can add flavor to them if you like, such as tarragon, curry or whatever. In the end I think they are perfect with just salt & pepper though. Anyway here is my simple recipe for Salmon and lentils, hope you enjoy.

-boneless fillet of Salmon(with or without skin. I like it, Some don't)
-olive oil
-butter
-chopped yellow onion
-chopped garlic
-chopped celery
-lentils
-salt & pepper

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium size stock pan add butter and olive oil. Heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and celery. Cook until all are translucent. Be careful not to burn by stirring frequently. Add Lentils and cook about 1 minute. Add chicken broth to cover lentils and bring to a boil. Continue to add broth as needed. It will cook off as you go. Cooks in about 20 minutes, or until lentils are soft. When you add your last bit of broth cook until liquid is almost gone. Again stir often to insure that lentils do not burn. In a small to medium size frying pan add olive oil and butter. Heat on high. Salt and pepper your salmon. Add skin side up to pan and cook for about 2 minutes. Flip salmon and cook on skin side for another 2 minutes. Place pan with Salmon in oven and finish for another 10 to 15 minutes. Not any longer. Serve salmon either on a bed of lentils or on the side. A side salad on the plate is a great way to complete meal.

Sometimes I make a sour cream topping for the salmon with lemon juice, salt, pepper and tarragon. All you have to do is add them together and mix. Let it come to room temp then place a dab of it on the salmon. It is delicious.

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