Easy Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad Recipes

QUICK & SIMPLE SALMON CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to 425 deg F.
• Place filet on non-stick foil in a shallow baking pan.
• Drizzle fillet with the oilve oil; use your fingers or a brush to spread until coated.
• Sprinkle with salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Broil on top rack for 5-10 minutes, to desired doneness.
• Meanwhile, chop leaf lettuce and soak together with spring mix in cold water in bowl; drain and spin dry.
• Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing.
• Divide lettuce between 2 serving plates.
• Remove salmon from oven when done and allow salmon to rest for 5-10 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and carefully slice the halves into strips on a bias.
• Top lettuce on each plate with half of the sliced salmon and sprinkle with almonds, cheese and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Combine seasonings in a medium bowl.
• Rinse fish and pat dry. Coat thoroughly with seasonings, pressing into flesh.
• Spray both sides thoroughly with non-stick vegetable spray after coating.
• Cook in a hot nonstick or cast iron skillet, on grill or under broiler for 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Turn halfway through cooking. Set aside to rest.
• Add lettuce, half of Parmesan cheese and slightly more than half of dressing to a large salad bowl. Add croutons and toss gently and thoroughly to evenly coat greens.
• Distribute mixture between 4 serving plates. Top each salad with a piece of salmon, sprinkle with additional cheese and garnish with lemon.
• Grind black pepper over top if desired. Serve with additional dressing if needed.
• Note: I prefer the sizzle of pan frying and using 1 tablespoon each butter and vegetable oil.

EASY BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients together to make blackening spice mix. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. (Note: If desired, you can use about 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil.).
• Coat each fillet with spice blend by dredging fish, knock off excess by tapping filet against the side of the container. Place fillets in hot skillet. Cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Flip fillets; cook through, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to plate; set aside.
• To assemble salads, toss the salad kit ingredients in a medium bowl. Divide the salad onto the four plates and lay a piece of salmon on each. Fish may also be broken into large chunks and tossed in with the salad.
• Finish with a drizzle of Caesar salad dressing.