posted by RisaG 09-08-100 3:06 PM
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Red Chile-Rubbed Salmon Steaks with Microwave Polenta 
Recipe By : RisaG 
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Chiles Corn 
Fish 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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2 salmon steaks 
1/8 cup ancho chile powder 
3/4 tsp. ground cumin 
3/4 tbsp. brown sugar 
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 
1/8 cup olive oil 
kosher salt and ground black pepper 
Polenta: 
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 
2 1/4 cups water 
1/2 tsp. kosher salt 
Garnish: 
cilantro -- chopped 
Combine chili powder, cumin, sugar, cinnamon and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Coat the salmon with the mixture on one side of the salmon steak. 
Preheat cast-iron pan. When hot, place salmon steaks in pan, coated side down. Cook for 2 minutes. Turn over and cook for 5 minutes. 
For polenta: Place cornmeal, water and salt in microwave container large enough to fit all the cornmeal when it is cooked. Whisk well. Place in microwave uncovered. Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes. Remove and whisk well to get out all lumps. Place back in microwave, uncovered. Cook for another 3 minutes uncovered. If done, all water will be absorbed. If not, do this for another 3 minutes. Should be done. Remove from microwave. 
To serve: Place cooked polenta in middle of plate. Top with one salmon steak. Garnish with some chopped cilantro.