Salmon Caesar Salad

Ingredients:

• 3 salmon fillets

• 3 heads of romaine lettuce; washed and diced

• 1 cup of croutons

• 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese

• Salt & Pepper

• 1 tbsp of olive oil

• 1 tsp of paprika

• 3 tbsp of Caesar dressing (store bough or homemade-see below)

Note: you can make this for more than three people, or as a single serving, just adjust the salmon portions and the salad ingredients. This is also a great recipe to make when you have leftover salmon from the night before.

Pat your salmon down with a paper towel until dry. Drying off the fish, will help make a crispy sear. Sprinkle both sides of the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika.

In a medium pan, heat your olive oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, place the salmon in the pan, skin side up, for about 4 minutes, or until the salmon starts to get golden brown edges.

Flip the salmon so it is skin side down in the pan, and cook for another 4-6 minute (depending on how well done you like your salmon). Transfer to a plate until you are done prepping your salad.

Add all the salad ingredients (romaine, croutons, Parm and dressing) to a large mixing bowl and toss with tongs until everything is coated with dressing. Place the salad in serving bowls/plate and top each salad with a piece of seared salmon.

Homemade Caesar Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp anchovy paste (or 3-4 whole anchovies)

• 2 cloves of garlic; minced

• 2 tbsp of lemon juice

• 1 tsp of Dijon Mustard

• 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce

• 1 cup of mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup of grates Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

• 1/4 tsp of kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp of black pepper

In a bowl, whisk together the anchovy, garlic, lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Then add in the mayo, cheese, salt and pepper until thick and creamy. Taste and adjust as needed. Keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.