When Spring arrives and the weather warms up, I like to lighten up our dinner this time of year. I'm not gonna lie though, even during the winter , I like to do a nice dinner salad once a week. Salmon is a nice way to get your protein and still feel like you've really had some " meat" with dinner, yet it's easy to digest and you don't feel like you have a heavy lump in your stomach after you've eaten! It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that my family really enjoys!
INGREDIENTS: Serves 3-4 people
1. 1- 1 1/2 lbs Salmon filets ( about 1 in thick or so)
2. EVOO for drizzling over the Salmon
3. 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
4. 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
5. 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
6. 1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic
7. 1 fresh Lemon ( cut in half, slice half of the lemon and leave the other half whole)
8.1 head of Romaine Lettuce, chopped up
9. 1 cup Grape Tomatoes, sliced into halves.
10. 1 cup Cucumber, sliced thin
11. 1/4 package Herbed Goat Cheese , crumbled
12. 1/2 cup Vinaigrette
13. 1 cup Croutons
Remove Salmon from packaging to a small platter or serving dish and drizzle with EVOO, just enough to coat the filets, top and sides.
Mix all dry seasoning together in a ramekin or small bowl, then sprinkle onto Salmon covering all of the top and sides of the filets . Cover and let rest for about 45 minutes on counter.
Get your Grill ready, I cook on a Traeger Grill, so I heat it up to 500 degrees. Otherwise, heat your grill however you normally would .
Once the grill is ready, put the Salmon straight onto the grill, meat side down and cook for 4 -5 minutes. ( you should cook your Salmon for approx 4 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness) Next, flip the Salmon over to the skin side and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes until done. The fish should be firm, and flaky, but not dried out. Remove Salmon to serving dish, using the whole half of the Lemon and squeeze 1/2 the juice from it onto the Salmon. Put the Lemon slices onto the serving dish with the fish.
Mix lettuce in a bowl with the 1/2 cup of vinaigrette then plate the desired amount , topping with the goat cheese crumbles, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons.
Add your Salmon ( peeling skin off of the bottom before plating) to your Salad and enjoy your dinner!!
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