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Trout Caesar Salad Recipe

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This Trout Caesar Salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring tender baked trout fillets, crispy homemade rye bread croutons, and a creamy anchovy-parmesan dressing. The combination of buttery croutons, crisp romaine lettuce, and savory fish makes for a light yet satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Croutons

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 125g rye bread, cut into 1.5cm pieces
  • Pinch of salt

Fish

  • 2 x 110g fillets of trout or salmon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to season

Salad

  • 2 romaine lettuce heads, cut into 2cm-thick slices
  • 30g parmesan, cut into shards

Dressing

  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 anchovies in oil, drained
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 30g parmesan, finely grated

Instructions

  1. Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Briefly melt the butter in the microwave. Place the rye bread pieces on a baking tray, pour over the melted butter, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and toss well to coat. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the bread pieces are crisp and golden.
  2. Cook the fish: Line a baking tray with foil and arrange the trout (or salmon) fillets on it. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the fish is tender and cooked through.
  3. Prepare the dressing: Place the mayonnaise, drained anchovies, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, and finely grated parmesan into a blender. Blend until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Toss the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced romaine lettuce. Pour over the dressing and toss thoroughly to coat all the leaves evenly.
  5. Assemble the salad: Mix the freshly baked croutons into the dressed lettuce, tossing gently. Divide the salad mixture evenly between two plates.
  6. Finish and serve: Flake the baked trout over the salad on each plate. Top with extra parmesan shards as a garnish. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Rye bread croutons add a robust flavor but you can substitute with any crusty bread.
  • Using trout gives a delicate flavor, but salmon is a great alternative.
  • The dressing blends anchovies for umami, so adjust quantity if you prefer a milder taste.
  • For a lighter salad, use low-fat mayonnaise or substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • Serve immediately after dressing so the lettuce stays crisp.

Keywords: Trout Caesar salad, baked trout salad, homemade croutons, anchovy dressing, romaine lettuce salad

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