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Jamie Oliver Salmon And Lentils

Jamie Oliver Salmon And Lentils
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The Jamie Oliver Salmon and Lentils is a pan-seared salmon dish served over gently simmered lentils flavored with aromatics and herbs. The method contrasts crispy fish skin with soft, savoury lentils.

Ingredients

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(Serves 2–3)

    • 2 salmon fillets (skin on)

    • 1 cup green or brown lentils

    • 1 small onion (finely chopped)

    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

    • 1 carrot (small diced)

    • 1 celery stick (small diced)

    • 1 bay leaf

    • 1 tbsp lemon juice

    • Fresh parsley

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    • Salt and black pepper

Optional:

    • Dijon mustard (1 tsp)

    • Spinach handful

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Lentils

    1. Rinse lentils thoroughly.

    1. Place in a pot with 3 cups of water and a bay leaf.

    1. Simmer 18–20 minutes until tender.

    1. Drain and set aside.

They should hold shape, not break apart.

Step 2: Build the Lentil Base

    1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan.

    1. Cook onion, carrot, celery 5 minutes.

    1. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

    1. Add cooked lentils, salt, pepper.

    1. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.

Keep warm on low heat.

Step 3: Prepare the Salmon

    1. Pat salmon skin completely dry.

    1. Season with salt and pepper.

    1. Heat pan medium-high with 1 tbsp oil.

Step 4: Sear the Salmon

    1. Place salmon skin-side down.

    1. Press gently for 10 seconds.

    1. Cook 4–5 minutes until skin crisp.

    1. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes.

The centre should remain slightly soft.

Step 5: Assemble

    1. Spoon lentils onto plate.

    1. Place salmon on top.

    1. Add parsley and squeeze lemon.

Serve immediately.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/salmon-and-lentils/