Faroe Island Salmon Recipe
lentil vegetable salad, capers, lemon, parsley, piccata sauce
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Ingredients
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Salad
Salmon
Piccata Sauce
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Cook Lentils
In a medium saucepan, add the lentils and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While the lentils are cooking, dice the carrots, cucumber, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils with the chopped vegetables.
- 3
Salmon Preparation
- 4
Season Salmon
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
- 5
Bake Salmon
Place the seasoned salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Piccata Sauce Preparation
- 6
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Add capers, lemon juice, and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- 8
Finish Sauce
Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.