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Title: Seared Salmon with Lentils, Lhj
Categories: Shellfish Salmon
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/2tsSalt; divided
1tsFreshly ground pepper;
  Divided
1cLentils; rinsed and
  Drained
4 Salmon fillets
1/2cFinely chopped shallots
  Juice and grated peel of 1
  Lemon

1. Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to boil in saucepan. Add lentils. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes, until tender.

2. Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of salmon with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin side down 4 minutes. Turn, cover and cook 4 minutes more until opaque in center. Transfer salmon to plate; cover loosely and keep warm.

3. Cook shallots and 2 tablespoons water in skillet over medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, peel and 1/4 cup water; simmer 1 minute. Transfer lentils to four serving plates. Arrange salmon fillets skin side down on lentils and top with shallot mixture.

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes

(C) Copyright 1997, Meredith Corporation, All Rights Reserved.

Recipe by: Ladies Home Journal

From: "Abprice@wf.Net"

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