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Salmon with Polenta
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
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
Ingredients:
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 king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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, for 3-5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve salmon and sauce with polenta. Yield: 6 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com