Black is the new brown when it comes to healthy whole grains and lentils. Black lentils are loaded with iron, fiber, and antioxidants!
Salmon Over Black Lentils With Carrots And Creamy Mustard Sauce
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 carrots peeled and sliced into matchsticks
- 2 cups cooked black lentils
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillet skin removed, cut into 4 fillets
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep sauté pan over high heat.
- Add shallots and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and carrots and sauté until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add lentils, mix until just heated through, season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove to a bowl, cover, and set aside.
- Wipe out the pan. Pat dry salmon fillets with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the sauté pan over high heat.
- Once hot, add salmon, skin side down. Cook until fish lifts easily, about 5 minutes.
- Flip salmon and cook 1 to 2 minutes more for medium or to desired doneness.
- Prepare sauce: Whisk together sour cream, mustard, and lemon zest and juice.
- Serve lentils with salmon on top and sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Salmon Over Black Lentils With Carrots And Creamy Mustard Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
554
% Daily Value*
Fat
25.8
g
40
%
Cholesterol
181
mg
60
%
Carbohydrates
25.2
g
8
%
Fiber
6.6
g
28
%
Sugar
3.5
g
4
%
Protein
54.8
g
110
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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