Salmon with Fennel and Lentils

A beautifully plated healthy salmon fillet served over lentils, peas, and fennel, a perfect addition to The Ultimate Healthy Meals Recipes Guide for Beginners.

This recipe is designed for beginners looking to create healthy and delicious meals. It features salmon baked over a bed of fennel, peas, and lentils, seasoned with lemon and parsley.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon and Fennel Base

2.5 tbs lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, bruised
6 small fennel bulbs, trimmed, cut into rough wedges 135g each
200 g fresh podded peas
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 500ml
2 cans lentils, rinsed, drained 400g each
1 pinch saffron optional

For the Salmon

1 kg piece salmon, skin on, pin-boned

For Serving

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, shredded loosely packed
1 lemon, zest finely grated and halved

Equipment

Oven
Cast-iron or heavy-based ovenproof frypan

Method

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron or heavy-based ovenproof frypan over high heat. Add the garlic and fennel. Cook, tossing gently, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the peas, stock, lentils, and saffron (if using). Season and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
Season the salmon all over. Place it, skin-side down, over the fennel mixture. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the salmon is medium-rare with an opaque outer edge and a center that is still slightly translucent and bright pink, or cook to your preference. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
To serve, place the pan in the center of the table. Scatter with parsley and lemon zest. Serve with lemon halves.

Notes

The cost per serving is an estimate and includes staple ingredients. Actual costs may vary based on your local supermarkets.

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