Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad Recipe
Salmon Caesar Salad - a delicious salmon caesar salad recipe made with blackened salmon and homemade dressing!
Ingredients
Blackened Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper
Salmon Caesar Salads:
- 4 salmon fillets skin-on (6oz each)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4-6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 avocados sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced
- parmesan cheese regular or dairy-free
- quick pickled onions optional
- caesar dressing homemade caesar salad dressing or store-bought
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Make Seasoning: In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper. Mix to combine.
- Season Salmon: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with clean paper towel. Rub salmon all over with blackened seasoning. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over seasoned salmon; rub into salmon.
- Cook Salmon: Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil; swirl to coat the pan. Sear salmon (skin-side up) for approx. 1-3 minutes (or until there is a good char). Flip salmon over so skin side is down and place in the oven (middle rack and uncovered). Let cook 10-14 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 145℉). Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Build Salads: Divide 4-6 cups romaine lettuce between 4 bowls. Place one piece of salmon in each bowl. Add parmesan cheese, avocado, hard-boiled egg and pickled onions (if desired).
- Serve: Top with caesar dressing and enjoy!
Notes
- Dairy-Free: use a dairy-free caesar dressing such Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing or Tessemae's Caesar Dressing and either omit the parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Whole30/Paleo: omit the parmesan cheese and use a Whole30 compatible caesar dressing.
- Grill Option: you can also grill the salmon if you want - prepare it as directed above and then follow our tutorial on how to grill salmon!
- Nutrition Info does not include dressing because options will vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 1593mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5424IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg
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