Grilled Salmon on Lentils
Lentils can seem a boring legume but it’s actually delicious if you know how to cook it. Pair it with salmon to make a tasty and nutritious meal, which is healthy and fits perfectly into the Montignac diet!
Ingredients Needed for Grilled Salmon on Lentils
14 ounces of salmon fillet, 2 fillets
salt
pepper
olive oil
2 ounces of bacon, small cubes
1 onion, diced
1 celery stick, thinly sliced
½ cup canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1 cup baby spinach
⅔ cup cooked lentil
How to Make Grilled Salmon on Lentils
- Heat your grill and lay the salmon fillets on it, skin-side down. Season them with salt and pepper, then cover and grill for 5 minutes. When the time’s up, flip the fish fillets and cook them for 4 more minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and add the bacon and onion. Cook for 1 minute, then add the celery. Stir often and cook until the onion and celery are soft.
- Add the canned tomatoes, sherry vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, tarragon, baby spinach, and cooked lentils. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the salmon fillets on a bed of tomato and lentil stew.