Salmon with Polenta and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette

By

Hannah Klinger, Cooking Light

NOVEMBER 2013

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup dry polenta
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup minced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 3 1/2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to low; cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Combine tomatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and capers.

3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, skin side down, 7 minutes; turn over, and cook 1 minute. Remove from pan. Add tomato mixture to pan, reduce heat to low, and cook 2 minutes. Spoon 3/4 cup polenta into each of 4 shallow bowls. Top each serving with 1 fillet and 1/2 cup tomato mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.