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Salmon with Tomato-Onion Relish over Creamy Polenta
4 servings
35 minutes total
  • Prepare salmon (20 minutes)
  • Prepare polenta; serve (15 minutes)

Salmon with Tomato-Onion Relish

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, for zest/juice
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 6 plum tomatoes
  • ½ cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 4 salmon fillets (1 ½ lb), skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Prep

    • Zest/grate lemon peel (no white; 1 teaspoon); squeeze lemon for juice (2 tablespoons).
    • Slice onions and garlic. Cut tomatoes into quarters, then cut quarters into thin strips. Chop cilantro.

Steps

    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Check fish for bones, then season with ½ teaspoon salt and the pepper. Place 1 tablespoon oil in pan; cook 1–2 minutes on each side or until seared and browned. Remove salmon from pan; cover loosely and set aside.
    2. Place remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onions, garlic, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt in pan; cook 3–4 minutes or until onions have softened and caramelized slightly.
    3. Reduce heat to medium. Add cumin, coriander, and pepper flakes; cook 1 more minute or until fragrant.
    4. Reduce heat to medium-low; return salmon to pan. Add broth and tomatoes; simmer 3–4 minutes or until liquid has reduced by about one-half and salmon is 145°F (or opaque and separates easily). Remove pan from heat; stir in lemon juice, zest, and cilantro. Serve.

Creamy Polenta

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps

    1. Combine cornmeal, broth, salt, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 8-10 minutes, whisking every 3 minutes, or until polenta has thickened.
    2. Stir in goat cheese and serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, gluten-free bread or rolls, and chocolate pudding for dessert.
  • Parmesan cheese would be a great substitute for goat cheese in the polenta.

Salmon with Tomato-Onion Relish

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 440, Total Fat 26g, Chol 95mg, Sodium 610mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 3g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 45%, Iron 8%

Creamy Polenta

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 3.5g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 660mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 2g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%