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Salmon and Polenta

Pan-Fried Salmon and Polenta Cakes

This Pan-Fried Salmon with Polenta Cakes recipe is a meal prep superstar and it rivals the flavors of a fancy restaurant dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

Salmon and seasonings

  • 12 oz salmon
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Polenta

  • 8 oz pre-cooked polenta
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)

Instructions
 

Polenta Cakes

  • Slice the pre-cooked polenta into 1/2 inch rounds
  • Add oil to a pan on medium high heat and coo the polenta on each side for about 4 to 5 minutes until each side golden brwon and crispy
  • Then, remove it from the pan and set it aside

Salmon

  • Season the salmon and coat it with oil
  • Add oil to a pan on medium high heat and sear the salmon, flesh side down, and sear for about 4 to 5 minutes. Then, flip it around and sear the other side (skin side down) for another 2 to 3 minutes
  • Next, remove the salmon from the pan. Using the same pan, saute the sliced cherry tomatoes until it softens (about 2 to 3 minutes)
  • Serve the salmon with the crispy polenta cakes and sauteed cherry tomatoes