Description
A quick and easy Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad made with flaky seasoned salmon, crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch, meal prep, or easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 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, 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. Flip salmon over so skin side is down and place in the oven (middle rack and uncovered). Cook 10-14 minutes or until internal temperature of 145℉.
- 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 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: Salmon can also be grilled following the same seasoning process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Oven, Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 571 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 703 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 187 mg