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    Homemade Caesar Salad with Blackened Tilapia

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 15 May, '14 UPDATED: 13 May, '21 Leave a Comment

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    I was trying to come up with a good summer salad, and I knew I wanted to do a homemade Caesar, but I couldn’t figure out what kind of protein I wanted to put on it. I went back and forth between many options, then settled on tilapia. I love how versatile the fish is—it really goes with almost anything. It also takes strong flavors well, so I decided to give it a blackening rub to contrast with the cool Caesar dressing.

    Homemade caesar salad recipe with blackened tilapia.

    The result is amazing. I absolutely love this pairing. It’s the perfect summer salad: full of flavor, with tons going on, but still light enough that you’re actually energized after lunch and not ready for a nap.

    You don’t have to make your own dressing, but I highly encourage it. If you’re worried about egg safety, the fresh lemon juice and the dijon provide enough acidity to kill most bacteria present. Always be sure to buy fresh, good quality eggs—and if you want to be extra-safe you can always coddle the egg by letting it sit in boiling water for about 1 minute before opening it.

    Homemade caesar salad recipe with blackened tilapia.

    Homemade Caesar Salad with Blackened Tilapia

    Ceasar Salad with Blackened Tilapia absolutely love this pairing. It’s the perfect summer salad: full of flavor, with tons going on, but still light enough that you’re actually energized after lunch and not ready for a nap.
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 716kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    for the dressing:

    • 4 anchovy filets - rinsed
    • 2 large cloves garlic
    • a pinch salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice - freshly squeezed
    • 1 dash worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup olive oil

    for the croutons:

    • 6 slices country bread - torn into pieces
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • to taste salt and pepper

    for the salad:

    • 4 tilapia filets
    • ½ cup butter - melted
    • 4 tablespoon cajun seasoning
    • 2 large romaine lettuce
    • ⅓ cup dressing
    • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup croutons
    • to taste - freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    for the dressing:

    • Use a pestle and mortar to grind the anchovy filets, garlic and salt into a paste. (If you don't have a pestle, then just chop them together finely, and press with the side of a knife to make it a paste.) Scrape the paste into the bottom of a large mixing bowl.
    • Whisk in the egg and egg yolk, then whisk in the lemon juice, Worcestershire, and Dijon mustard. Very gradually begin to whisk in the olive oil - just a few drops at first, then in a thin stream, until the dressing is smooth and glossy.

    for the croutons:

    • Heat the oven to 375 F.
    • Toss the bread pieces with the olive oil and salt and pepper, then spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake until browned - shaking the baking sheet occasionally, about 10 - 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

    make the salad:

    • Brush each side of the tilapia filets with some butter, then pour the rest into a heavy bottomed skillet. Generously season both sides of the tilapia with the blackening spices, pressing it into the fish.
    • Heat the skillet to medium high and cook the fish until done, about 3 minutes per side then remove to a plate to cool.
    • Chop the romaine and put in a large salad bowl. Toss well with the dressing, parmesan, and croutons - add black pepper to taste.
    • Heap a large pile of salad on 4 plates, then top with the tilapia filets. Sprinkle with any remaining parmesan and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 716kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4925IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 5mg

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