Salmon Caesar Salad
Experience a delightful twist on the traditional Caesar salad, now made without croutons and enhanced by perfectly pan-seared salmon. Drizzled with an exceptional Caesar dressing, this dish is not only flavorful but also packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids!
Get the Calorie Master app
Download on the App Store for the best experience.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 7 cups roughly chopped or torn romaine
- 4 wild skin-on salmon fillets
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1
Extract juice from one half of the lemon, measuring out 1 tablespoon, and combine it in a spacious mixing bowl with the crushed garlic clove, anchovy fillets, parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise.
- 2
Allow the mixture to rest so the flavors can blend harmoniously.
- 3
Lightly season the salmon with a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to your preference.
- 4
Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and lay the salmon in the pan with the skin side facing down.
- 5
Cover the skillet and let it cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, or until the skin achieves a golden-brown color. Carefully turn the salmon over and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, adjusting based on thickness, until fully cooked.
- 6
Drizzle the remaining lemon juice over the cooked salmon.
- 7
Incorporate the lettuce into the bowl with the dressing, and toss thoroughly until every leaf is evenly coated.
- 8
Share the dressed lettuce between serving plates and place a piece of salmon on top of each portion.