Description
Transport yourself to the lively streets of New Orleans with Heavenly Creole Salmon and Grits. This comforting dish features a perfectly seared salmon fillet enhanced by a rich blend of aromatic spices, served atop creamy, buttery grits. Ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish promises to impress with its exquisite flavors and textures that beautifully harmonize in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Grits: In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Stir in corn grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Cook the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with Creole seasoning. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for about 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in heavy cream and remaining butter into cooked grits until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté chopped green onions for about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and stir well.
- Plate It Up: Spoon creamy grits onto plates, top with salmon fillets, and drizzle with green onion sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg