Baked Salmon & Lentils
This Baked Salmon & Lentils delivers 61g protein and 935 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein single-plate options for bulk-focused training phases. Quick stovetop batch for just 2 servings suits targeted muscle-building meals. Directly addresses daily protein targets of 180g+ on high-calorie days.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Salmon
- •Yellow Onion
- •Lentils, Dry(480g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Coriander, Ground(3g)
- •1/4 tsp. black pepper
- •1/8 tsp. salt
- •Cilantro, Fresh(120g)
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1Preheat broiler. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then mist with oil or cooking spray.
- 2Place salmon filets on the baking sheet, and brush each with about 1 teaspoon of the oil. Season liberally with salt and black pepper. Broil for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through. (Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your salmon.)
- 3Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and saute for 2 minutes until partially cooked. Add the lentils, cumin, coriander, black pepper and salt, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the lentils are heated through. Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro.
- 4Serve lentils topped with the fresh salmon, sprinkled with the juice from the lemons to taste.
Nutrition — Per Serving
935
calories
61g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 156g
- Saturated fat
- 1.4g
- Sodium
- 45 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 28.1g
2 servings per batch · ~311g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Baked Salmon & Lentils have per serving?
Each serving contains 61g of protein and 935 calories with 11g fat and 156g carbs. This is one of the highest-protein options in the library, delivering substantial macro density per meal.
How long does Baked Salmon & Lentils take to prep?
Quick prep time combined with 2 large servings means you can prepare two substantial meals in one batch — ideal for post-workout recovery or for bulking phases where calorie and protein intake are priorities.
Is Baked Salmon & Lentils good for muscle gain?
At 61g protein and 935 calories per serving, this recipe is built for muscle gain phases where you need high calories and high protein in fewer meals. The 156g carbs support intense training recovery and weight gain goals.
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