Turmeric Poached Salmon with Guava and Lentil Salad

Salmon

yield: (serves 4)

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs turmeric
  • 4 6oz filets of fresh salmon
  • 4 cups organic chicken broth
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tbs crushed garlic
  • 1 cup chopped guava
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 cups dried green lentils
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Place the stock in a medium size sauté pan. Stir in the juice of two limes, honey, and turmeric.
  2.  Mix thoroughly and place the salmon filets in the broth. Don’t forget to salt and pepper the salmon. Bring the broth to a medium boil, reduce to low and cook/poach for 15 minutes.
  3.  For the lentil salad place 1.5 cups of brown or green lentils in a pan. Add the garlic, chopped onion, and 3 cups water, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to low and cook for 15 minutes.
  4.  This dish can be served hot or cold. Plate and serve with fresh sliced guavas.

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