SALMON WITH POLENTA

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"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

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
2 cups cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

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.

Michelle Rizzo
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This was a great recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.


Mohammed Awad
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's become a favorite! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the polenta is creamy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pan meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Mwangi Charles
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Joshalyn Hall
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I made this last night and it was delicious! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ihideslow
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This was a really great recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.