Moroccan Spiced Salmon over Lentils Recipe

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Moroccan Spiced Salmon over Lentils
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  1. Spice Mixture: Combine all the ingredients for the spice mix then set aside to be used later.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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 ServingPer 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.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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