salmon kale caesar salad;
Tender, flaky salmon on top of a bed of kale and parmesan cheese makes for a hearty and healthy meal. Drizzle on this homemade caesar dressing to make all the flavors pop!
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
salmon
- 4 6oz salmon filets skin on
- salt & pepper (or other seasonings, if preferred)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
caesar dressing;
- 2 cloves garlic minced finely
- 2 tsp anchovy paste (usually found near canned fish in grocery)
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tsp worchestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or sub ½ cup mayo + ½ cup greek yogurt)
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
salmon kale caesar salad;
- 16 oz kale leaves, washed and dried; stems discarded
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- toasted sourdough croutons (optional)
Instructions
salmon;
- Season the salmon with the salt and pepper on both sides (skin & flesh). Optionally use ½ lemon from the caesar salad to squirt over the salmon as well.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a 12" skillet. Once oil is shimmering and hot, add the 4 filets of salmon to the pan, skin-side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes without touching, letting the skin crisp.
- Flip and cook the salmon another 4-6 minutes or until cooked through. Remove to a plate and allow to cool.
caesar dressing;
- Finely mince garlic using a knife, or add garlic and all other ingredients to a small food processor.
- To the garlic, add all other ingredients and blend or mix together. Taste and adjust if desired (I typically add a bit more pepper.) Set aside.
salmon kale caesar salad;
- In a large bowl wash and drain kale. Remove fibrous stems as needed. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon, add a pinch of salt, and a tsp of olive oil.
- Using your hands, massage the leaves by rubbing and squeezing the kale until it darkens and becomes softer and more tender, which will lead to it being less bitter.
- Serve with warm salmon and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Optionally, add sourdough croutons if desired.
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