KALE AND BRUSSELS SPROUT CAESAR WITH SEARED SALMON

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Kale and Brussels Sprout Caesar with Seared Salmon image

Provided by Megan Mitchell

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
1 large egg yolk
1 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 bunch curly kale
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces Brussels sprouts, finely shredded
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
4 skin-on salmon fillets (each about 1 1/2 inches thick and 5 ounces)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted ghee
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a small food processor, combine the anchovies, egg yolk, lemon juice, garlic, oil, Dijon, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Process until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and stir in the 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • Prep the salad: Remove and discard the tough inner ribs and cut the leaves into small bite-size pieces. Working in batches, if necessary, spin dry in a salad spinner. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the oil and massage into the kale with your hands until it is soft, bright green and glossy.
  • Add the Brussels sprouts to the bowl and toss. Add 3/4 of the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle in 1 to 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and toss again. Taste and add more dressing, if needed.
  • Divide the salad among 4 shallow bowls and sprinkle with the pine nuts and a little
  • more Parmesan.
  • Make the salmon: Heat a 14-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, season the salmon with the salt. Melt the ghee in the skillet then add the salmon, skin-side up. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 minutes or to your preferred doneness.
  • Place 1 salmon fillet on each salad, sprinkle with black pepper and serve with a lemon wedge.

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