Description
A delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crispy parmesan-crusted salmon fillets atop fresh romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the salmon: Press the Parmesan mixture onto the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring an even crust.
- Cook the salmon: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon crust-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and transfer to the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing. Top with croutons and shaved Parmesan.
- Serve: Place the Parmesan-crusted salmon on top of the salad. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes.
- Substitute Greek yogurt Caesar dressing for a lighter option.
- Add cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra freshness.
- Store leftover salmon separately to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-seared & Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with salmon
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg