Saucepan
Indian Spiced Salmon with Red Lentil Dal
Salmon fillets poached directly in a spiced red lentil dal for a deeply satisfying one-pot dinner that is rich in protein and omega-3. An inspired combination ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep
- 10min
- Cook
- 22min
- Total
- 32min
- Serves
- 4
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 4 x 130g salmon fillets
- 200g red lentils, rinsed
- 1 x 400ml tin coconut milk
- 400ml fish or vegetable stock
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp medium curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp groundnut oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh coriander and lime wedges, to serve
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3 reviews
- Luke G.
The coconut milk makes the dal so rich and creamy. Really great recipe.
22 Apr 2026
- Rebecca J.
Such a nourishing, deeply flavoured dish. My new weekly staple.
15 Apr 2026
- Kiran P.
Absolute genius combination. The lentil dal with salmon is inspired.
8 Apr 2026
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