Salmon Grits Creole Style (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 pieces of salmon (6 oz each)
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1 cup rough or medium cornmeal grits
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4 cups chicken stock or water
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1 cup grated strong cheddar (if you want)
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1 teaspoon dried onion
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Salt as needed
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Ground pepper as needed
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Chopped parsley for topping
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Cut lemons for squeezing
# Steps to Follow:
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Boil 4 cups of chicken stock or water in a pot. Gradually add cornmeal while stirring. Turn heat down and let it cook with occasional stirring until thick, roughly 15-20 minutes.
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After grits reach the thickness you like, mix in whipping cream and cheddar if you're using it. Add some salt and pepper till it tastes good.
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Wipe salmon dry using paper towels. Rub both sides with Cajun spices, powdered garlic, dried onion, salt and pepper.
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Warm up 2 tablespoons oil in a big pan on medium-high fire. When it's hot, put in your spiced salmon. Let it cook for 4-5 minutes until one side turns golden.
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Gently turn the fish over and drop 2 tablespoons butter into the pan. Cook another 4-5 minutes until fish breaks apart easily with a fork.
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When fish is done, drop some creamy grits on each plate and place pan-cooked salmon on top.
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Sprinkle some fresh parsley on top and add a lemon piece on the side.