Roasted arctic char with orange-lentil salad
Delight in the savory combination of roasted arctic char and zesty orange-lentil salad. Refreshing citrus flavors complement the hearty lentils for a taste sensation that will awaken your palate. Ideal for a light and nutritious meal.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 package (480g) steamed lentils (or 3 cups canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 4 arctic char fillets (140g each), skin removed
- Orange slices and mint sprigs for garnish
- 10 g fat
- 2 g saturated
- 27 g carbohydrates
- 10 g fiber
- 39 g protein
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Combine orange juice, orange zest, 4 teaspoons of oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl. Gently mix in lentils, chopped mint, and onion. Place the fillets on a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush them with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Bake until the fish is cooked through and opaque, approximately 10 minutes. Serve the lentil salad on plates; place the fish on top. Decorate with orange slices and mint sprigs.
Summary:
- Calories: 3141 kcal
- Fat: 104 g
- Protein: 236 g
- Carbs: 320 g
- Potassium: 5620 mg
- Magnesium: 408 mg