Pan Fried Salmon & Spiced Lentils | One Pan Wonders

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a healthier alternative while tilapia is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier and water is a cost-saving option.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is more nutrient-dense while collard greens are often cheaper.

Soak lentils for 30 minutes to hydrate them, then drain.

In a frying pan, add lentils and enough water to cover them.

Bring the pan to a boil and cook lentils for about 30 minutes until tender.

Slice red onion, crush garlic, chop pickled ginger and fresh coriander.

Once lentils are cooked, drain them and set aside.

Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Wipe out the frying pan and add a drizzle of olive oil, heating it until hot.

Place salmon skin-side down in the hot pan, pressing down gently to ensure skin is flush with the pan.

Fry salmon for about 3 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until just cooked through.

Remove salmon from the pan and drain on kitchen paper, then set aside to rest.

Add another splash of oil to the pan, then add red onion and garlic, cooking until softened.

Add cumin and stir for about a minute to cook out the spices.

Add balsamic vinegar and cook until almost completely evaporated.

Add cooked lentils, pickled ginger, soy sauce, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, coriander, and lemon juice to the pan, stirring until heated through.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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