We took all the flavors from one of our
brunch favorites (an everything bagel topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon and all the fixin’s, please!) and turned it into a simple weeknight dinner in this quick and easy recipe. Our everything bagel crusted salmon is paired with a refreshing salad that’s reminiscent of the toppings on your favorite loaded lox sandwich. The cream cheese based salad dressing ties everything together, creating a light and flavorful dinner (or lunch!) we can’t get enough of. Here’s what you need to know:
The harissa paste:
The secret star of this recipe is actually the harissa paste that gets spread onto the salmon before baking. Not only does it give the seasoning something it can cling to, but it also has a smoky, spicy, red pepper kick, which helps cut through the fatty salmon. Store-bought is ideal to keep this recipe easy, but the heat level will depend on what brand you buy, so feel free to adjust how much you add based on your tolerance. If you’re not too keen on extra heat, you have room to mix it up—try Dijon mustard or teriyaki glaze!
The everything bagel seasoning:
If you don’t have everything bagel seasoning at your local grocery store, do not despair! We’ve got the recipe for the most delicious version of this savory, seedy blend. Classic everything bagel seasoning is a super-versatile combo of dehydrated garlic and onion flakes, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds, but when you make it homemade, you can adapt it to your liking. Personally, we like ours on the saltier side with a mix of black and white sesame seeds.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
We took all the flavors from one of our
brunch favorites (an everything bagel topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon and all the fixin’s, please!) and turned it into a simple weeknight dinner in this quick and easy recipe. Our everything bagel crusted salmon is paired with a refreshing salad that’s reminiscent of the toppings on your favorite loaded lox sandwich. The cream cheese based salad dressing ties everything together, creating a light and flavorful dinner (or lunch!) we can’t get enough of. Here’s what you need to know:
The harissa paste:
The secret star of this recipe is actually the harissa paste that gets spread onto the salmon before baking. Not only does it give the seasoning something it can cling to, but it also has a smoky, spicy, red pepper kick, which helps cut through the fatty salmon. Store-bought is ideal to keep this recipe easy, but the heat level will depend on what brand you buy, so feel free to adjust how much you add based on your tolerance. If you’re not too keen on extra heat, you have room to mix it up—try Dijon mustard or teriyaki glaze!
The everything bagel seasoning:
If you don’t have everything bagel seasoning at your local grocery store, do not despair! We’ve got the recipe for the most delicious version of this savory, seedy blend. Classic everything bagel seasoning is a super-versatile combo of dehydrated garlic and onion flakes, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds, but when you make it homemade, you can adapt it to your liking. Personally, we like ours on the saltier side with a mix of black and white sesame seeds.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
- Yields:
-
4
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 35 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 551
Directions
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- Step 1
Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 450°. Place a large cast-iron skillet on rack to preheat.
- Step 2Pat salmon dry; season all over with 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Spread harissa onto salmon flesh. Sprinkle each fillet with everything bagel seasoning.
- Step 3Carefully remove skillet from oven and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange salmon in skillet skin side down. Bake until flesh becomes opaque and easily flakes with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Step 4Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk cream cheese, half of shallot, 1 tablespoon dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil until smooth; season with a pinch of salt. In another small bowl, soak remaining shallots with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Step 5In a large bowl, toss arugula, tomato, cucumber, capers, marinated shallots, and remaining 3 tablespoons dill. Add half of dressing, toss to combine, and top with bagel chips.
- Step 6Divide salmon among plates. Serve with salad and remaining dressing alongside.
- Step 1
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