Salmon with Lentils

Quite a lot of prep work involved with the lentils but it is all easily done ahead...even an entire day ahead. Easy for a dinner party since the salmon can be done in under ten minutes. Just make sure your pan is really hot before you start the sear (I've made the mistake of inadequately preheating the pan and it led to some still tasty but unlovely to look at salmon). I like it with the green salad on p. 102 of this same cookbook. Good with a lighter red wine or your favorite rose wine.

I love this recipe. It is healthy, tasty, not difficult and it can dress up a plate like it comes from a restaurant. It is important to get that sear as the other reviewer noted.