Saumon Aux Lentilles (Pan-Seared Salmon with Braised Lentilles Du Puy)

Name: Saumon Aux Lentilles (Pan-Seared Salmon with Braised Lentilles Du Puy)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 , large onion, chopped fine; 1 , celery rib, chopped fine; 1 , carrot, peeled and chopped fine; ¾ teaspoon, table salt; 1 tablespoon, minced garlic; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; ½ teaspoon, dried thyme; ½ teaspoon, pepper; 2½ cups, water; 1 cup, dried lentilles du Puy (French green lentils), picked over and rinsed; 1 tablespoon, sherry vinegar; 2 teaspoons, Dijon mustard; ¾ teaspoon, table salt, divided, plus ¼ cup for brining fish; ¾ teaspoon, pepper, divided; 4 (6-ounce), skin-on salmon fillets

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2023

Saumon aux lentilles is a classic coupling of rich fish and earthy pulses.

SERVES4

TIME1½ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For our version of this classic French pairing, we started by building a flavorful base for the lentils, gently cooking onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft. Fruity tomato paste and plenty of garlic added even more depth befor...

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