Low Country Salmon

Easy, Breezy, Southern Comfort!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

(4) wild caught salmon filet, deboned & skinless

1 cup red pepper, small dice

1 cup green pepper, small dice

1 cup onions, small dice

4 tbsp butter, divided

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp parsley, minced

micro greens for garnish

salt

pepper 

Cooking Tools

Large nonstick skillet/fry pan

Medium pot 

Directions
Melt 1 tbsp butter in skillet on medium heat.  Saute green & red pepper and onions, add a small pinch of seasonings + salt & pepper.  Saute the vegetables for about 2 minutes then add minced parsley and remove from pan and set aside, keep warm.  Using the same pan, melt butter and olive oil on medium high heat.  Season salmon evenly on both sides with the rest of the seasonings.  Cook salmon about 4 minutes on each side.  Serve on top of Cheesy Grits (recipe below) and top with the cooked peppers, onions and micro greens.
Serves 4

Cheesy Grits

Ingredients

2 cups quick cook grits

6 cups water

1/2 cup half & half

1/2 stick butter

1/2 cup shredded white cheddar

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

salt

pepper

Directions

Boil water in a medium pot and whisk in grits.  Reduce heat to low and add some salt and butter. Quick cooking grits cooks in about 5 minutes.  Add in some half & half and cheese.  Season to taste, allow time for grits to thicken as it stands. 

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