Seared Salmon with Orange-Lentil Salad

Health Staff
Updated
Got leftover lentils? Try tossing into salads for a protein boost, or smear a bit of goat cheese on crostini and top with lentils for a smart snack.

Yields: 4

Prep Time time: 10 minutes

Cook Time time: 7 minutes

Total Time time: 17 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 canola oil

  • 4 5-oz. center-cut skinless salmon fillets

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 finely grated orange zest

  • 3 freshly squeezed orange juice

  • 2 finely chopped red onion

  • 2 1/2 marinated lentils

Nutrition

calories 433

fat 19g

saturated fat 3g

cholesterol 78mg

fiber 9g

protein 38g

carbohydrate 25g

sodium 816mg

iron 5mg

calcium 45mg

Directions

  1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Season salmon generously with salt and pepper; add to skillet top-side down and cook, undisturbed, until deep golden, about 4 minutes. Turn and sear on opposite side until just barely cooked through, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes longer, depending on thickness. While salmon is cooking, stir orange zest, juice and red onion into lentils. Divide salad among 4 plates, top with salmon and serve.