Herb Crusted Salmon with Goat Cheese Polenta
This herb crusted salmon with goat cheese has so much flavor. Oven-baked tender and succulent salmon mixed with roasted tomatoes and cheesy polenta makes the perfect weeknight meal!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs regular or Panko
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups yellow corn polenta
- 4 cups water
- 5 ounces goat cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a high powered blender or food processor, combine the parsley, basil, garlic, breadcrumbs (or panko), olive oil, and salt. Blend until fully combined and minced. Set aside.1 cup fresh parsley, ½ cup fresh basil, 1 clove garlic, 1½ cups breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of Dijon mustard onto each salmon fillet in a thin layer.4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Top each piece of salmon with a heaping spoonful of the minced herb mixture. Press down to make sure it attaches and forms a crust on each piece.Lay the cherry tomatoes around the salmon.2 cups cherry tomatoes
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked and flaky throughout.
- While salmon is cooking, prepare the polenta. In a large heavy pan, bring the water (follow package instructions) and salt and pepper to taste to a boil.4 cups water, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Stir in the polenta and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until its thickened to your liking. Turn off the heat and stir in the goat cheese.1½ cups yellow corn polenta, 5 ounces goat cheese
- Spoon some polenta into each bowl and top with salmon and cherry tomatoes. Eat it all together, the flavors are incredible! Enjoy!
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Notes
- Dill, parsley, tarragon are other alternatives for herbs.
- Add carrots, potatoes, beans, broccoli, or other vegetables while baking for extra flavor.
- Frozen salmon also works. Pat them dry before applying Dijon mustard. Swap salmon with shrimp for another version.
Nutrition
Calories: 803kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 1267mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2350IU | Vitamin C: 37.7mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 6.2mg