Silvia Colloca's salmon with black lentils and roasted cauliflower

serves
4
Salmon with black lentils and roasted cauliflower
Salmon with black lentils and roasted cauliflower
Salmon with black lentils and roasted cauliflower
Update your midweek salmon dinner with this recipe from Silvia Colloca.

Ingredients (10)

  • 1 cauliflower, trimmed, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbs smoked paprika 1 cup (200g) dried black
  • 1 cup (200g) dried black lentils
  • 4 x 150g salmon fillets (skin on), pin-boned
  • 2 long green shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked

Verjuice dressing

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) verjuice
  • 2 tbs Dijon mustard

Method

  • 1.
    Preheat oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper
  • 2.
    Toss cauliflower, 2 tbs oil and paprika in a large bowl. Spread cauliflower mixture over prepared tray and roast for 25 minutes or until tender.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile, place lentils and 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, then simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
  • 4.
    For the verjuice dressing, whisk all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. In a large non-stick frypan, heat remaining 1 tbs oil over high heat. Season salmon and cook, skin-side down, for 2-3 minutes or until skin is crisp. Turn and cook for 2 minutes for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking.
  • 5.
    Toss cauliflower, lentils, shallot, parsley and half the dressing in a large bowl.
  • 6.
    Divide lentil mixture among serving plates, top with salmon and drizzle over remaining dressing to serve.
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