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Blackened Salmon Kale Caesar salad in a bowl

Blackened Salmon Kale Caesar Salad


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  • Author: Kristina
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This quick and healthy blackened salmon kale caesar salad is made with homemade creamy caesar salad dressing and smoky blackened seasoning mix. This will be a family favorite in no time!


Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 anchovy fillet or paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayo, preferably made with avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Blackened salmon

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 6 oz wild salmon fillets, skin is optional
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

Salad 

  • 1/4 red onion, sliced very thinly
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 cups kale, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated or shaved
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

Make the dressing

  1. Add 1 clove garlic, 1 anchovy fillet, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ cup mayo, ¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, pinch of sea salt, pinch of freshly ground black pepper to a small blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. 

Prepare the salad

  1. Add the sliced red onions, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar and 2 tbsp of water and a pinch of sea salt to a small bowl and mix together. Ensure the red onions are completely covered in the liquid. Let sit for at least 10 minutes. 
  2. Add the chopped kale to a large salad bowl and massage the kale with your hands for about 3 minutes, or until the kale is tender. 

Make the blackened salmon

  1. Add 1 tbsp smoked paprika, ½ tbsp cayenne pepper, ½ tbsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp sea salt and ¼ tsp dried oregano to a small bowl and mix together thoroughly. 
  2. Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel. Brush the salmon with some avocado oil on both sides. Then spread 1 tsp of the blackening seasoning on each side. 
  3. Heat 1 tbsp of avocado oil over medium heat in  a steel or cast iron pan. Place the salmon in the hot pan, skin side down. Cook for about 6 minutes, resisting the urge to move the salmon. Turn over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the salmon rest on a cutting board

Assemble the salad

  1. Mix the dressing, red onions and pecorino cheese into the large bowl with the kale. Divide the salad onto two plates and add a piece of salmon to each place with some additional lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If your salmon filet is thin reduce the cook time.
  • Calories may not be accurate based on the amount of dressing you use on your salad. 
  • Prep Time: 16
  • Cook Time: 9
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: Seared
  • Cuisine: Cajun, Itallian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 843
  • Sugar: 2.9 g
  • Fat: 65.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11 g
  • Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 53.7 g