Smoked Trout Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
A classic Caesar Salad with a modern twist. The homemade dressing adds a fresh, vibrant flavor that you simply can’t get from a bottle, while the smoked trout elevates the dish to something truly special.
Equipment
- Smoker or grill
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 ½ oz Smoked Trout
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh squeezed
- 2 ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano fresh grated
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- Heat smoker to 250°. Smoke the fish for 1 hour with no seasoning.
- In a large bowl, sprinkle a generous pinch of salt. Add garlic and mash to make a paste using a fork.
- Add in small portion of Smoked Trout and mash to incorporate with a fork. (the rest can be used as a topper for salad or save for later)
- Stir in mustard and add egg yolks, continuing to stir until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil, stirring until emulsified.
- Add Worcestershire and lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Last step is to add in pepper and parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
- Build your salad with your Romaine Lettuce and mix the lettuce and dressing first to incorporate very well and top with fresh grated cheese and some tasty crutons if you like them.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.5mg
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