Grilled Salmon with Grits and Fresh Vegetables Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon with Grits and Fresh Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup instant (quick) white grits, plus more if needed; Kosher salt; 2 ounces cream cheese; One 4-ounce salmon fillet; Freshly ground black pepper; Grapeseed oil; 1 ounce red onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon slivered garlic; 1 ounce green asparagus, blanched; 1 ounce red tomatoes, sliced; Fresh lemon juice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup instant (quick) white grits, plus more if needed
Kosher salt
2 ounces cream cheese
One 4-ounce salmon fillet
Freshly ground black pepper
Grapeseed oil
1 ounce red onions, sliced
1 teaspoon slivered garlic
1 ounce green asparagus, blanched
1 ounce red tomatoes, sliced
Fresh lemon juice, for serving

1
In a pot, bring the broth to a simmer and whisk in the grits.
2
Rest the grits for 5 minutes to open, bloom and thicken.
3
Add more grits if the consistency is too thin and add up to 1 teaspoon salt.
4
Whisk in the cream cheese and keep the grits warm until ready to serve.
5
Heat a flat top or pan over high heat.
6
Remove the skin from the salmon, and then dry with paper towels.
7
Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper, and then a little oil.
8
Sear the salmon.
9
When crispy on the bottom, flip the salmon.
10
(The cooking surface must be hot or the salmon will stick.)
11
Avoid moving the salmon around while it cooks, to create a crisp texture.
12
In another hot pan add some oil, the onions and garlic, and saute.
13
Add the blanched asparagus and tomatoes last to prevent over-cooking.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
On a serving plate, add a scoop of the grits and place the sauteed vegetable on top.
16
Place the salmon on top of the vegetables.
17
Squeeze a little lemon juice over the top, then serve.

155

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup instant (quick) white grits, plus more if needed, Kosher salt, 2 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon with Grits and Fresh Vegetables falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Salmon with Grits and Fresh Vegetables

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