Blackened King Salmon Caesar Salad

Name: Blackened King Salmon Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 x 6 oz Wild King Salmon portions; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp Cajun or blackening spice blend; ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade); 1 cup fresh herbs chopped; Fresh lemon wedges (for serving); ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1–2 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)

Wild king salmon patted dry, rubbed with olive oil and Cajun or blackening seasoning and cooked three to four minutes a side until blackened outside. The dressing is mayonnaise whisked with lemon, parmesan, dijon and garlic, thinned with water. Romaine, croutons, herbs and parmesan underneath.

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Blackened King Salmon Caesar Salad

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

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4 x 6 oz Wild King Salmon portions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun or blackening spice blend
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
Salt and pepper, to taste

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1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup fresh herbs chopped
Fresh lemon wedges (for serving)

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½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1–2 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Rub with olive oil and coat evenly with Cajun or blackening seasoning, plus smoked paprika if using.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, or until blackened on the outside and cooked through.
Toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until lightly coated.
Add croutons, herbs, and Parmesan cheese.
Place salmon fillets on top of the salad.
Garnish with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Serve immediately.

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