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Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes, and Quick Polenta

Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes, and Quick Polenta

By MMC

Total: 30 minutes
Main courseSeafood

Ingredients

  • 5 oz salmon fillet
  • 1/2 cup quick-cook polenta
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Prepare the instant polenta according to package instructions. Typically, bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil, then gradually stir in the polenta while constantly whisking. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.

2

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillet with salt and black pepper on both sides.

3

Place the salmon fillet in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is halfway cooked. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

4

In the same skillet, add the sautéed cherry tomatoes and a touch more olive oil if needed. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened but still maintain their shape.

5

Add the lemon zest to the pan with the cherry tomatoes and stir to combine, cooking for an additional minute to release the fragrance of the lemon.

6

To serve, spoon a portion of the prepared polenta onto each plate. Top with the seared salmon fillet and a generous spoonful of the sautéed cherry tomatoes. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes, and Quick Polenta

By MMC

Main courseSeafood
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes, and Quick Polenta - salmon fillet, quick-cook polenta recipe

This Main course Seafood recipe is ready in 30 minutes and features salmon fillet, quick-cook polenta, water and other delicious ingredients. Contains 550 calories total.

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 oz salmon fillet
  • 1/2 cup quick-cook polenta
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Prepare the instant polenta according to package instructions. Typically, bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil, then gradually stir in the polenta while constantly whisking. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.

2

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillet with salt and black pepper on both sides.

3

Place the salmon fillet in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is halfway cooked. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

4

In the same skillet, add the sautéed cherry tomatoes and a touch more olive oil if needed. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened but still maintain their shape.

5

Add the lemon zest to the pan with the cherry tomatoes and stir to combine, cooking for an additional minute to release the fragrance of the lemon.

6

To serve, spoon a portion of the prepared polenta onto each plate. Top with the seared salmon fillet and a generous spoonful of the sautéed cherry tomatoes. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 550

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