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Moroccan Spiced Salmon over Lentils Recipe

Moroccan Spiced Salmon over Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp ground coriander
2 tbsp ground fennel
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 cup dry lentils
salt and black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium onion, grated
1 tbsp harissa
1 1/2 lbs italian plum tomatoes, chopped ( save the juice)
1 1/2 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, with skin

Directions:

Spice Mixture: Combine all the ingredients for the spice mix then set aside to be used later.
Place the lentils in a medium saucepan & cover with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer. Cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain any remaining water then season with salt and pepper and set aside, covered.
While the lentils are cooking, warm olive oil over medium-low heat in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook the garlic and onions in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture and continue to cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium then add the tomatoes and their juices. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well blended, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray & set aside. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper then coat them on both sides with the remaining spice mixture.
Heat the canola oil & the butter in a large skillet. When the oil is very hot, add 2 salmon fillets to the pan, skin side down. Saute the salmon fillets for 3 minutes (do not turn over). Repeat with the other 2 fillets.
Carefully transfer the fillets to the baking sheet & roast the salmon for about 6-10 minutes, or until the skin is very crisp and the fish is just cooked through.
Spoon the lentils into the center of warmed dinner plates and set the salmon fillets on top, skin side down. Spoon the tomato sauce around the lentils and serve at once.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	392.84 Kcal (1645 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.14g	26%
Cholesterol	31.16mg	10%
Sodium	155.56mg	6%
Potassium	1061.36mg	23%
Total Carbs	39.47g	13%
Sugars	6.8g	27%
Dietary Fiber	17.32g	69%
Protein	22.16g	44%
Vitamin C	36.7mg	61%
Iron	5.3mg	30%
Calcium	95mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.42 Kcal (571 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.95g	26%
Cholesterol	10.82mg	10%
Sodium	54.02mg	6%
Potassium	368.58mg	23%
Total Carbs	13.71g	13%
Sugars	2.36g	27%
Dietary Fiber	6.01g	69%
Protein	7.7g	44%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	61%
Iron	1.8mg	30%
Calcium	33mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.5

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol,
high fiber

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