Description
The Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad is essentially a fusion dish—a creative pairing of two iconic recipes. On one side, you have the Caesar salad, a worldwide favorite known for its crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, sharp Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons. On the other, you have blackened salmon, a Southern-inspired cooking method where fish is coated in spices and seared until smoky, flavorful, and beautifully crusted.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless, about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp Cajun or blackened seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¾ cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups toasted croutons
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Pat fillets dry and coat generously with blackened seasoning. Press into the flesh to adhere.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook salmon skin-side up for 3–4 minutes, flip, and cook another 3–4 minutes until blackened and cooked through.
- Rest the salmon: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss romaine with Caesar dressing, half the Parmesan, and croutons.
- Plate & serve: Divide salad among plates, top each with a salmon fillet, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and garnish with lemon wedges and black pepper.
Notes
For extra freshness, top with avocado slices or roasted cherry tomatoes. You can also swap salmon with grilled chicken or shrimp for a different twist
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-Sear + Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: High
Keywords: Smoky Salmon Caesar Salad, Cajun Salmon Caesar Salad, Blackened Salmon Salad