Easy Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad Food

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.

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.