Broiled Salmon over Parmesan Cheese Grits

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I was in the mood for something different this week, and it’s been a while since I’ve had salmon.  Even longer since I’ve had grits.  If you’ve never thought about grits as a side dish for dinner then I you should absolutely try these.  They’re flavored with onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and mushrooms.  The thick, creamy grits soak up all of that flavor and then some.  Not to mention they are incredibly inexpensive.  The recipe says it makes four servings – but that should be changed to one serving,  because I ate the whole thing myself right out of the pot.  They were that good.  I will be making these a lot more often.  That warm and savory flavor will be especially good as the weather starts to cool down.

Grits are the perfect partner for something like salmon, which has such a bold flavor.  There’s no need to be nervous about cooking fish if you’re not used to it.  This is a very simple preparation – just place the salmon under the broiler while the grits finish cooking.  In no time at all you’ll be enjoying a wonderful, healthy meal – and shaking up those tastebuds a little bit too.

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Broiled Salmon over Parmesan Cheese Grits
serves 4
1 cup fat free, low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons onion, minced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 cup regular grits
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
cooking spray
Preheat broiler.
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.  Add water; bring to a boil.  Gradually add grits, whisking to combine.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.  
While grits are cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.  Stir mushrooms and Parmesan cheese into the grits and set aside.  
Place salmon fillets skin side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Drizzle each fillet with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and spread evenly.  Sprinkle each fillet with salt, pepper, and thyme.  Place under the broiler for 10 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.  Remove skins from fillets by gently loosening with a fork.  Skin will peel away easily.  Discard skin.  Spoon grits equally between each plate; top with salmon fillet.  
adapted from a Weight Watchers recipe


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