SALMON WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE & LENTILS FROM LHJ ONLINE This is a popular entree in many trendy restaurants. With our version, you'll feel you're having a night on the town without hurting your wallet--or your fat budget. CITRUS VINAIGRETTE 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 teaspoons olive oil -------------------- 1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup minced shallots 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 pound salmon fillet, cut crosswise into 4 pieces Watercress, for garnish 1. Make vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together in small bowl; cover and set aside. 2. Combine lentils, water and salt in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and keep warm. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook 2 minutes; stir into lentils and add parsley. 3. Meanwhile, heat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil and place salmon on top. Drizzle 1 teaspoon vinaigrette over each piece. Broil 4 inches from heat source 8 to 10 minutes, until fish is opaque. 4. Spoon lentils onto plate; top with salmon. Drizzle on remaining vinaigrette. Garnish with watercress, if desired. Makes 4 servings. Delma --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
