Salmon and polenta is a classic dish that combines the rich, oily flavor of salmon with the creamy, nutty texture of polenta. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish, and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party dish, there is a salmon and polenta recipe out there to suit your needs. From classic recipes that feature grilled or roasted salmon served over creamy polenta to more creative dishes that incorporate herbs, spices, and other ingredients, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SALMON WITH POLENTA
"My husband was of Italian-Swiss descent, and one of his favorite dishes was salmon or bass with tomato sauce served over polenta. I still prepare this recipe for my son and his family." -Rena Pilotti Ripon, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, thyme, basil and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally., In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and remaining salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan., Place flour in a large shallow bowl; coat salmon on both sides. In a large skillet, brown salmon in remaining oil. Transfer salmon to tomato mixture; cook, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake with a fork, 3-5 minutes. Serve salmon and sauce with polenta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1068mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
GRILLED SALMON AND POLENTA WITH FENNEL SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk the lemon juice and mustard in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Add the tomatoes and sliced fennel and toss. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with olive oil. Season the salmon on both sides with the ground fennel, salt and pepper. Brush the polenta rounds with olive oil. Grill the salmon and polenta until well marked and the salmon is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, grill the lemon halves cut-side down until marked, about 3 minutes.
- Add the fennel fronds and basil to the fennel salad; toss. Serve the salmon with the polenta, fennel salad and grilled lemons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 95 milligrams, Sodium 450 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 37 grams
BARELY COOKED SALMON WITH PARMESAN POLENTA AND MUSHROOM CONSOMMé
_**Editor's note:** This recipe is excerpted from Eric Ripert and Michael Ruhlman's book the [](http://www.amazon.com/Return-Cooking-Eric-Ripert/dp/1579651879/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1214583179&sr=1-1)_[A Return To Cooking](http://www.amazon.com/Return-Cooking-Eric-Ripert/dp/1579651879/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1214583179&sr=1-1). _To read more about Ripert, [click here.](/features/chefs/ripert/)_ Here salmon is poached simply in salt water and served very rare with mushrooms and a mushroom broth, along with creamy polenta. The polenta adds a starch that the salmon needs, but it is also delicate and won't overwhelm the flavors of the fish. Mushrooms and polenta are a great classical pair, and a sturdy, satisfying match for the meaty salmon.
Provided by Eric Ripert
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the button mushrooms in a pan, cover with 8 cups of the water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 3 hours.
- Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the mushrooms to release the liquid. You should have at least 2 cups mushroom stock. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a saucepan and set aside. (The stock can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to a month.)
- Trim the gyromitre or morel mushrooms, discarding the stems, and halve them. Because these mushrooms can be particularly sandy, soak them in cold water to remove any dirt. Lift out of the water, rinse, and repeat two more times.
- Heat the canola oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms, shallots, and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until the mushrooms are tender and have given up their liquid, but are not dry, 10 to 15 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter and the parsley and toss to incorporate. Set the pan aside.
- Bring the milk, the remaining 2 cups water, and 4 tablespoons of the butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Lower the heat to a simmer. Whisking constantly, slowly add the polenta, continuing to whisk until the polenta is completely incorporated. Cook for 5 minutes. The polenta will be very thin. Add the Parmesan and stir to incorporate. Set the pan aside.
- Cut the salmon crosswise into 1-inch slices. Pull the ends of each side together, as if you were closing a book, and secure with a toothpick. In a flameproof shallow casserole large enough to accommodate all the salmon fillets, bring 1/4 inch of generously salted water to a simmer. Season each fillet on both sides with salt and pepper and add to the casserole. Gently poach for 3 to 5 minutes, until the salmon is warm to the touch on top, but still quite rare on top and inside.
- Meanwhile, gently reheat the mushroom broth, the wild mushrooms, and polenta. If the mushrooms are dry, add another tablespoon of butter and a bit of water to moisten.
- To serve, spoon a circle of polenta into the center of each plate. Spoon 1/4 cup of the mushroom broth around each polenta circle. Place 2 salmon fillets on each bed of polenta and spoon the mushrooms over the salmon. Serve immediately.
PARMESAN CRUSTED SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: skinless salmon, asparagus, olive oil, salt, pepper, egg, panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, salt
Provided by Robin Broadfoot
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the parmesan crust ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg. Dredge the salmon in the egg, then parmesan.
- Lay the salmon on a baking sheet. Lay asparagus beside the salmon. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 901 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 4 grams
BAKED DIJON SALMON
This is a wonderful way to prepare fresh salmon fillets in the oven. Be sure to make extra, your family will be begging for more!
Provided by Esmee Williams
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
- Brush each salmon fillet lightly with honey mustard mixture, and sprinkle the tops of the fillets with the bread crumb mixture.
- Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a wedge of lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 480.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
SALMON WITH POLENTA
I found this recipe in the back of a May 2009 issue of Reader's Digest and made it for dinner last night and it was wonderful! The polenta and tomato sauce give the salmon a definite Mediterrean feel.I didn't have any Italian seasoning, so I substituted 1/2 t. of dried oregano instead.I served it with a side of steamed asparagus and a nice pinot grigio.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In Dutch oven saute celery,onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, Italian seasoning,thyme,basil and pepper.
- Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In large heavy sauce pan bring water and salt to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a gentle boil and slowly whisk in polenta.
- Cook and stir with wooden spoon 15 to 20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan.
- Place flour in a large shallow bowl or plate; coat salmon on both sides.
- In large skillet lightly brown salmon in remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Transfer salmon to tomato mixture and cook, uncovered about 5 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve salmon and sauce over polenta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 165.4, Sodium 916, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.7, Protein 67.5
GRILLED SALMON AND POLENTA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a large piece of foil. Add the thyme sprigs and bring up the edges of the foil slightly. Pour in the wine and fold the edges together to form a packet; set aside.
- Brush both sides of the polenta rounds with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Season the salmon with the chopped thyme, salt and pepper.
- Oil the grill grates. Grill the foil packet until the tomatoes are soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the polenta and the salmon skin-side down, 3 to 4 minutes; flip and grill until well marked and the salmon is just cooked through, 3 to 4 more minutes.
- Divide the salmon and polenta among plates. Spoon the tomatoes and juices over the top. Sprinkle with the chives.
PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH WATERCRESS, POLENTA CROUTONS & CAPERS
Heart-healthy salmon is ideal for a dinner party. Use pre-cooked polenta to make this main course recipe even easier
Provided by Stephen Terry
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the polenta into approximately 1.5cm cubes, toss in flour and fry in a little oil until slightly coloured. Keep warm.
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick pan and fry the salmon portions for 1 min on each side until lightly golden, then transfer to a non-stick baking tray and cook in the oven for 8-10 mins. Test the fish to see if it is cooked by pushing a cocktail stick into the top of it. If the fish offers resistance, then it is not fully cooked and will need further cooking. When cooked, remove from the oven and set to one side.
- Dress the watercress with a little olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Scatter the polenta croutons and capers over each salmon fillet and serve with the watercress.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium
POLENTA CRUSTED SALMON WITH TOMATO AND OLIVE VINAIGRETTE
Lovely dish, very simple to prepare. The polenta crust, crispy on the outside and keeps the fish moist on the inside.You may serve with fresh peas. I use a knob of butter alongwith the oil when frying the fish fillets, it just gives that extra flavour.
Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 38m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the vinaigrette, in a bowl add the crushed garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and a good seasoning of salt and black pepper, and whisk thoroughly.
- Half an hour before serving, add the tomatoes, olives and chopped parsley.
- For the crust, just combine chopped parsley, garlic and polenta or semolina on a plate, season with salt and pepper and give it a good mix.
- Beat the eggs in a shallow dish.
- Wipe dry the the salmon fillets with kitchen paper.
- Dip the fillets first in the egg and then coat them with the polenta mixture, pressing it on well.
- In a very large frying pan, heat the oil over a high heat.
- When hot add the fish, then turn the heat down to medium and cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fish fillets.
- Drain on absorbent kitchen paper.
- To serve, spoon a small portion of vinaigrette onto a plate and place the fillet on top and serve the rest of the vinaigrette separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1300.2, Fat 93.5, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 261.7, Sodium 619.6, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 68.9
Tips:
- Choose the right polenta: Use a coarse-ground polenta for a heartier dish, or a finer-ground polenta for a smoother texture.
- Cook the polenta slowly: This will allow the polenta to develop its full flavor and prevent it from becoming lumpy.
- Season the polenta well: Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Top the polenta with your favorite salmon recipe: This could be a simple grilled or roasted salmon, or a more complex dish like salmon en papillote or salmon with a creamy dill sauce.
- Serve the polenta and salmon immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Salmon with polenta is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer your salmon grilled, roasted, or poached, there is a polenta recipe that will complement it perfectly. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy salmon, give this classic combination a try.
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