Lemon Broiled Salmon With Lentils

Directions

1. 1
   Pick over lentils to remove stones or debris.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3
   Cook the onion and carrot about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the broth, orange juice, salt, and a grinding of pepper.
5. 5
   Bring liquid to a boil and stir in the lentils. Reduce heat, cover and cook until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
6. 6
   While the lentils are cooking, preheat the broiler and brush the broiler pan with olive oil.
7. 7
   Place salmon fillets on the pan and brush them with a little olive oil. Squeeze 1 or 2 of the lemon wedges over the fillets and season with a generous grind of pepper.
8. 8
   Broil for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.
9. 9
   With a slotted spoon, spoon lentils onto each of 4 dinner plates. Set a salmon fillet on top or each and sprinkle with some more lemon juice.