Salmon with Cornmeal Cakes
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces salmon with 2 corn cakesThis recipe can be multiplied and makes good leftovers. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the fish.
Serve with Herbed Zucchini or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Parmesan Squash or Parmesan Zucchini or Sauteed Leeks or Sauteed Leeks with Pinenuts or Sauteed Spinach
Ingredients
4 tsp. Olive oil (divided) |
1 medium White onions (diced) |
2 large ear Corn, sweet, yellow, raw (kernels cut from cob)(or two cups frozen corn, thawed) |
1 cup Water |
1/2 cup Yellow cornmeal (coarse ground) |
1/4 tsp. Salt |
1 to taste Black pepper |
1 Tbsp. Fresh dill |
1 large Egg(s) |
16 Ounces Fresh atlantic salmon (four 4-ounce filets) |
1 Tbsp. Maple syrup |
Instructions
Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to brown slightly.
Add the corn and cook, stirring frequently, until the corn begins to brown.
Place the onions and corn in a small mixing bowl to cool.
Place the water in the skillet. Increase the heat to high.
When the water boils carefully whisk in the cornmeal.
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes until the cornmeal is thickened.
Add the cornmeal to the bowl with the corn.
Add the salt, pepper and dill and fold together.
Let the mixture cool at least 10 minutes and then break the egg into the mixture.
Stir well, folding until the mixture is well blended.
Heat a large skillet or a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add 3 teaspoons olive oil.
Scoop the batter on to the skillet in 8 equal batches.
Adjust the heat to let the cornmeal cakes brown. After about 7 minutes turn.
While the pancakes are cooking preheat the oven to broil.
After the cornmeal cakes are done remove to a warm plate.
Place the salmon in a large skillet or on a baking sheet.
Place the salmon under the broiler and cook for about 3 minutes and then coat with the maple syrup.
Cook for about another 4 for medium rare, 10 minutes for cooked through.
When the salmon is done place two cornmeal cakes on each plate and top with the salmon. Serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Herbed Zucchini
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Pan Grilled Asparagus
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Pan Grilled Broccoli
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Parmesan Squash
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Parmesan Zucchini
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Sauteed Leeks
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Sauteed Leeks with Pinenuts
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Sauteed Spinach
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.Recipe Notes
These cornmeal pancakes are delicious and you can use the recipe with almost any flavor you want. The dill is great but herbed with oregano, thyme or basil really brings out the flavor. Fresh herbs are best, but if you are going to use dried, a small amount of tarragon or rosemary works great. You can turn them Southwestern with about 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, a teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
An ear of corn is about 1 cup. This recipe works great with frozen corn.
You can serve this with almost anything: roasted chicken thighs, shrimp, or pork tenderloin.