Description
A delicious and healthy Salmon Caesar Salad featuring pan-seared wild salmon fillets served over crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a zesty homemade Caesar dressing with Parmesan, anchovies, and fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
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Dressing Ingredients
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 anchovy fillets (minced)
Salad Ingredients
- 7 cups roughly chopped or torn romaine lettuce
- 4 wild skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Instructions
- Prepare the Caesar dressing: Squeeze one half of the lemon and pour 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice into a large mixing bowl. Add the smashed garlic clove, minced anchovies, Parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise. Stir well to combine, then set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Season the salmon: Lightly season each salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook the salmon: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side-down in the skillet. Cover the skillet and cook without turning for 5 minutes, allowing the skin to brown and crisp. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2 minutes, adjusting cooking time based on thickness, until the salmon is fully cooked through.
- Add lemon juice to salmon: Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the cooked salmon fillets for brightness and flavor.
- Toss the salad: Add the chopped romaine lettuce to the bowl containing the dressing. Toss thoroughly until the lettuce is fully coated with the Caesar dressing.
- Serve the salad: Divide the dressed lettuce evenly between four serving plates. Top each plate with one of the cooked salmon fillets. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use wild salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust lemon juice amount in dressing based on preferred acidity.
- For extra crunch, consider adding homemade croutons or toasted nuts.
- Anchovies can be omitted for a milder dressing, or replaced with Worcestershire sauce.
- Ensure the skillet is hot to get a crispy salmon skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
