Broiled Salmon Over Lentil Salad Recipes

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH BROILED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, and spray with nonstick spray.
• Place garlic and olive oil in a small microwave safe bowl and cook on High for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and stir in the garlic mixture. Remove from heat; stir in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, white wine, black pepper, garlic salt, and fines herbs.
• Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared pan. Spoon about 1/3 of the butter sauce over the fillets, and sprinkle evenly with the fresh dill.
• Broil in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Turn salmon fillets so that the side of the fillet faces up, and baste fillets with about 1/3 of the butter sauce; broil for 3 minutes. Turn the fillets to place the opposite side facing up; spoon on the remaining butter sauce; broil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 additional minutes.

EASY BROILED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat the broiler on high and set an oven rack directly below the heating element (4 inches below). Line a large rimmed broiler-safe baking sheet with foil (for easy cleanup).
• Generously spray both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil.
• Place the fish fillets in the pan, skin side down. Sprinkle their tops with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
• Lightly spray the tops again, to help keep the spices (especially the thyme) moist and prevent them from scorching under the broiler.
• Broil the salmon until opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

GRILLED KING SALMON WITH LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Add the lentils to the stock and 1 cup of water in a pot and bring to a boil.
• Simmer for about 25 minutes, Drain and cool.
• In a blender mix the red wine vinegar, basil, salt and pepper.
• Slowly add the olive oil until well mixed. Set aside.
• Preheat the grill to a high heat.
• Lightly season the salmon with some salt and black pepper and rub each side of it with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Place the peppers, sliced zucchini and avocado on large plate.
• Drizzle the veggies with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the salmon carefully onto the hot grill skin side up and let it sear for about 8 minutes. Using 1 or 2 large spatulas flip the salmon over and repeat.
• While the salmon is cooking, place the veggies on the grill and cook until they get a good dark char on them.
• Transfer the veggies to a plate and take the salmon off the grill. Let it rest covered with some foil.
• Add the cooled lentils to a large bowl.
• Scrape any loose burned pieces of skin from the peppers and chop into small pieces.
• Add to the lentils along with the chopped grilled zucchini and green onion.
• Add half of the dressing and taste. Add more salt, pepper and dressing if desired.
• Toss well and serve along with the salmon and grilled avocado.

BROILED SALMON

Steps:

• Coat each salmon fillet with the olive oil (just enough to make it shine, not drip) and salt and pepper.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat and place the salmon skin side up, (even if the skin has been removed) this is VERY important. Then close the lid and allow to cook about 5 to 7 minutes. Check the grill to make sure there are no flame flare-ups and the salmon is cooking evenly, and let cook another 3 to 4 minutes. You are going to let the fish cook about 90 percent on this side. After about 8 to 9 minutes the salmon should turn over easily and allow to finish another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill and serve with your favorite side dishes. The entire cooking time should be about 10 to 12 minutes.

SALMON LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Put lentils in a small pot with enough water to just cover; cook on medium heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Set lentils aside to cool.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Cook salmon under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Chop salmon and set aside to cool.
• Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook bacon in skillet until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Chop bacon and set aside to cool.
• Mix cooled lentils, salmon, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the lentil mixture and stir gently to coat.

GRILLED SALMON OVER LENTIL SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Place salmon in marinade and gently toss until thoroughly coated. Place fish in resealable bag in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• To make the vinaigrette: In plastic bowl or cup with fitted lid, combine all vinaigrette ingredients. Shake until thoroughly mixed and emulsified. Season with pepper; set aside.
• To prepare the lentils: In 5-quart pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils, garlic cloves, bay leaf, rosemary sprig, salt and pepper. Cook lentils until just tender, about 30 minutes. Strain in colander.
• To complete the lentil salad: In large bowl, toss lentils, carrots, celery and red onions together. Stir in enough vinaigrette, about 1/4 cup, to coat lentil mixture and store rest in refrigerator for up to one week. Toss in fresh parsley and tarragon.
• To grill the salmon: Heat grill to 375 degrees, when it's too hot to hold hand above coals for more than 5 seconds.
• Spray grill rack lightly and cautiously with canola oil cooking spray, then carefully place salmon fillets on hot grill 2 inches apart. Cook on each side 3-4 minutes at diagonal angle to grill rack for professional-looking grill marks. Note: Salmon may, also, be broiled.
• To assemble: Remove salmon from grill and serve over lentil salad. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

BROILED SALMON OVER LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• For the honey vinaigrette: Add the rice wine vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, pepper and garlic to a food processor or blender and pulse. Slowly blend while adding the oil in a steady stream. Remove 1/4 cup of the dressing for the salmon, reserving the rest for the salad.
• For the salmon: Preheat the broiler to high and adjust the oven rack 6 inches from the broiler. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the salmon skin-side down on a foil-lined sheet tray. Broil the salmon 6 inches from the heat 10 to 12 minutes, then brush with the reserved dressing.
• For the lentil salad: Toss together the cooked lentils, pecans, sugar snap peas, scallions, avocados, lemon juice and red pepper. Dress the salad just before serving.
• Serve the broiled salmon over the lentil salad.