CRISPY SALMON CAESAR SALAD😍
Y’all know I love my crispy salmon – it’s hands down my favorite way to make salmon, but pair it with a caesar salad?! Heaven on EARTH! My go to caesar dressing really seals the deal – it’s made healthier with greek yogurt but still packs that flavor punch you look for in a caesar dressing. No boring salad here, you’re gonna wanna make this ASAP!
**You will need a cast iron for the salmon to come out as it should. They are very inexpensive and you’ll use it all the time! I have a Lodge cast iron and LOVE it. I even wash it with soap and water how I would a normal pan and it’s lasted me for years. The exact pan I have (the 9”) is sold out, but you can find the 10” pan on sale here.
Serves 2.
Ingredients:
For the Crispy Salmon:
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2 salmon filets
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1 tbsp avocado oil (or high smoke point oil – vegetable or canola)
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Salt to taste
For the Healthier Caesar Salad:
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2 cups spring or romaine lettuce
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (use ChosenFoods mayo for dairy free)
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Juice from 1 medium lemon
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1 tbsp dijon mustard
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2 tsps worcestershire sauce
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2 tsps fish sauce (I know this might sound weird – but Caesar is usually made with anchovies – which is what fish sauce is!)
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1 clove grated garlic
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¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional – omit for dairy free)
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1-2 tbsps almond milk or water to thin (optional depending on thickness preference)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Avocado, cherry tomatoes, or other preferred toppings
Directions:
For the Crispy Salmon:
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
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Get a cast iron nice and hot. If you sprinkle water into the pan and it sizzles, it’s hot enough. Add in avocado oil or similar high smoke point oil.
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Pat the salmon dry and season with salt (it’s important you only use salt as other spices can burn). Once the oil in the pan is shimmering, add the salmon to the pan skin side up.
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Do not move the salmon for 2-3 minutes or until you start to see a crust forming at the bottom.
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Transfer to a 425 degree oven and bake for 6-7 minutes until just cooked (better to still have a little pink in the middle than overcooked).
For the Healthier Caesar Salad:
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In a mason jar or bowl, whisk the greek yogurt, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, worchestire sauce, fish sauce, parmesan cheese, and pepper. If you like the dressing a little less thick, add milk or water to thin.
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Add lettuce and toppings to a salad bowl. Add the dressing a little at a time and toss (you may not use all the dressing). Remove the skin from the salmon and add to the top of the salad. Enjoy!