Lemon Pepper Salmon Caesar Salad
This recipe is perfect for a light meal that's healthy and delicious.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 323kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 anchovy filet optional
Salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler
Salmon
- 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 24 ounces salmon filets 4 filets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
For Dressing
- Place all ingredients in blender and pulse until smooth.
For Salad
- Add romaine lettuce and shaved cheese in a large bowl. Toss with dressing until well-coated.
For Salmon
- Combine black pepper, salt, and lemon zest in a small bowl until well-combined. Coat salmon fillets with seasoning. Place a heavy cast iron or stainless steel skillet on the stove. Turn to medium-high heat. Heat skillet for 3-4 minutes, until very hot, and add oil. When oil shimmers, add fish to pan 1-2 fillets at a time.
- Cook until fish lifts easily with a spatula (if it resists, simply leave it be until it lifts with no effort. Flip, continue cooking until fish is well-browned on both sides and flakes with a fork. Continue cooking the remaining fillets.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 423mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9