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Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 6-oz skin-on salmon fillets
  • 2-3 Tbls spicy harissa paste
  • 3 Tbls Everything Bagel seasoning
  • 3 Tbls extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 3 Tbls cream cheese softened
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped divided
  • 1/4 c coarsely chopped fresh dill divided
  • 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice divided
  • 10-16 oz arugula
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 mini cucumber sliced into 1/4"-thick rounds
  • 1 Tbls drained capers coarsely chopped
  • 1 oz thin bagel chips or pretzel thins plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 450°. Place a large cast-iron skillet on rack to preheat.
  • Pat salmon dry. Spread harissa onto salmon flesh. Sprinkle each fillet with everything bagel seasoning. 
  • Carefully 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 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, 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 small pinch of salt. In another small bowl, soak remaining shallots with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 
  • In 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.
  • Divide salmon among plates. Serve with salad and remaining dressing alongside.