Broiled Salmon with Lentils

BROILED SALMON WITH LENTILS

Today, I'll be explaining how to prepare a classic dish – Broiled Salmon with Lentils. It's a nutritious and delicious dinner for four, that everyone is sure to enjoy.

Serves 4

2	strips bacon, finely chopped
1	medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
1	celery stalk, finely chopped
1	medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
4	cloves garlic, peeled and minced
4	sprigs fresh thyme
½	pound green lentils, rinsed and picked over
1	quart homemade chicken stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth
4	6- to 8-ounce fillets of salmon
	Olive oil, for brushing
	Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2	tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2	tablespoons unsalted butter

1. In a large saucepan set over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring often, until golden and crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, 5 to 10 minutes more. Toss in the garlic and thyme. Cook an additional minute.
   
   
2. Add the lentils and stock to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler, and place the oven rack in the top third of the oven. Lightly brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper. Arrange the salmon on a baking sheet and broil until cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven and cool slightly.
   
   
4. If necessary, drain any excess liquid from the lentils. Stir the parsley and butter into the lentils and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve with the broiled salmon.