CREAMY CHILI SALMON WITH CORN GRIDDLECAKES

Creamy Chili Salmon with Corn Griddlecakes image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 15

Creamy Chili Salmon:
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup whole milk buttermilk (or milk)
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
4 (6-oz) sockeye (or coho) salmon fillets, skin removed; thawed, if needed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
Corn Griddlecakes:
1 (8.5-oz) box corn muffin mix
1 large egg (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
2/3 cup Deli roasted corn and poblano salad
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Steps:

Creamy Chili Salmon: 1. Whisk in medium bowl: dry ranch mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and ½ teaspoon chili powder until blended. 2. Preheat large saute pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Always check fish for bones. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Place oil in pan, then add salmon; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until salmon is 145°F (or opaque and separates easily). 3. Chop chives. Top salmon with sauce and sprinkle with chives. Serve. Corn Griddlecakes: 1. Combine dry muffin mix, buttermilk, and egg until blended. Fold in corn salad and let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend. 2. Preheat large, nonstick saute pan on medium 2-3 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons oil in pan, then scoop ¼ cup batter for each cake into pan (four patties, 2 inches apart); cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain cakes on paper towels; repeat with remaining oil and batter. Serve.