Basil Caesar Salmon

Salmon fillets seasoned and flavored with salt, pepper, and creamy Caesar salad dressing. Mixture of crushed croutons, Parmesan cheese, and dried basil is pressed into fillets. Olive oil is drizzled over the top and fillets are baked until fish flakes easily.

Ingredients -

4 Salmon Fillets (8 ounces each)
1/4 cup Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 cup Caesar Salad Croutons, crushed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 teaspoons Dried Basil
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven at 350 F.

2. Butter large baking dish.

3. Spoon creamy Caesar salad dressing over fillets, and season with pepper.

4. Place fillets in baking dish.

5. In small bowl, combine croutons, Parmesan cheese and dried basil.

6. Spoon mixture over fillets, gently pressing mixture into dressing.

7. Drizzle fillets with olive oil.

8. Bake, uncovered, for 18-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Salmon Tips -

Thawing Salmon

Avoid thawing salmon at room temperature whenever possible. Place salmon in the refrigerator to thaw. Drain off all excess liquids and blot salmon with paper towels to dry.

Salmon Tips -

Purchasing Salmon

Always purchase salmon and other fish at a reputable store that has a quick turnover of fish and replenishes its stock with the freshest fish.

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