Growing up in the south Grits have always been a favorite dish of mine. About 10 years ago my dad served us a dish of Shrimp and Grits that has since become a favorite dish as well. So the other day when I was looking for a new Salmon Recipe I located this recipe below. I have yet to try this dish but I cannot imagine it not being good since I am a fan of Grits and Salmon as is my husband. So once he gets on a better schedule at work I think I will make this for him. The recipe calls for quick cooking grits not instant. Yes there is a difference. My preference would be to use stone ground grits which take longer to cook but I think taste even better than the quick cooking variety. If you cannot get stone ground then I would use the quick cooking grits.

Herb Broiled Salmon over Parmesan Grits
Recipe #54950 | 45 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)
Ingredients
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For the Grits

* 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup cream (half and half)
* 3/4 cup grits (not instant)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 4 ounces mushroom, chopped
* 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

For the Salmon

* 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1.Preheat broiler.
2.In a small sauce pan, combine 1/2 cup chicken broth with onion, salt and garlic.
3.Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes (until onion is tender).
4.Add remaining broth and bring to a boil.
5.Gradually add grits, then cream, stirring with whisk until blended.
6.Cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes (or until done).
7.Saute mushrooms with oilve oil in a nonstick skillet for about five minutes or until golden.
8.Stir mushrooms and parmesan into grits.
9.Set aside and keep warm.
10.Sprinkle salmon fillets with salt, pepper and thyme.
11.Place fillets skin-side down on broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
12.Broil 10-15 minutes (depending on thickness of fillets and individual cooking prefs).
13.Remove skin from fillets, discard skin.
14.Serve immmediately on top of the grits.

I discovered this recipe watching Paula Deen one day. It has become a family favorite. Below is my version of the recipe.

Olive oil

(4-ounce) pieces salmon

Lemon juice

Garlic and Herb Seasoning no salt

Butter

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Add a drizzle of olive oil to glass pan and place the salmon. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the top of the salmon and sprinkle with the House Seasoning. Top with pads of butter. Wrap in the foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve on a bed of couscous.

Couscous:
2 1/4 cups water or chicken stock

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons butter

1 box toasted pine nut couscous

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup green onions

Combine water or chicken stock, salt and butter in a saucepan, over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Add diced tomatoes, crumbled feta, and green onions. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve hot or cold.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy
Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

I originally found this recipe at Kraftfoods.  I also combined it with another favorite salmon recipe of

ours by adding the spinach and mushrooms. It is quick and easy to make also.   3 Tbsp. KRAFT LIGHT DONE

RIGHT! Raspberry Vinaigrette Reduced Fat Dressing 
4 salmon fillets (4 oz. each)
 
1 pkg Spinach

1 pkg Mushrooms 
 

POUR dressing over salmon in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. 
PREHEAT oven to 375  Remove salmon from marinade; discard bag and marinade. 
Bake  salmon, 30-35 minutes. or until salmon flakes easily 
 
 

I am not sure where I found this recipe but, it is tasty and easy to make. I did not have regular breadcrumbs so I used the italian style panko for this recipe.
Crumb Topped Salmon
Total Time: 45 min
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups bread crumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
6 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon thyme
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. salt
6 Tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 salmon fillet (3 to 4 pounds)
Preparation:
In a bowl combine bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, cheese, thyme, lemon peel and salt. Mix well. Add 4 tablespoon melted butter and toss lightly to coat, set aside.
Pat salmon dry. Place skin side down in a greased baking dish. Brush with remaining butter, cover with crumb mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until flakes easily with a fork.

This Just happens to be one of my husband’s favorite dishes
Recipe Courtesy of Near East.
1 package (5.6 oz) NEAR EAST Couscous Toasted Pine Nut Mix
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
5 tablespoons prepared basil pesto sauce, divided
4 skinless salmon fillets or any type of white fish (~4 oz. Each)

1. Prepare Near East couscous according to package directions; stir in tomatoes, onions, lemon zest and 3 tablespoons basil pesto sauce.
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook salmon with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil pesto sauce; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until well browned. Top couscous mixture with prepared salmon fillets.

I discovered this recipe over at recipezaar. My husband loved it. He likes just about anything that I cook.
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup white wine
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash cayenne pepper
4 salmon steaks

1. Put all ingredients except salmon in food processor.
2. Blend ingredients together until well combined and basil is fine.
3. Put some of the sauce in bottom of baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray.
4. Place salmon in dish and mound rest of sauce over salmon.
5. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until done to your preference. I cook mine for the 20 minutes and then take out of oven and cover loosely with foil for another 3-5 minutes.