Smoked Sardine Caesar with Salumi and Pan-Croutons Recipe

Name: Smoked Sardine Caesar with Salumi and Pan-Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, 1 finely grated, 2 smashed; 2 smoked sardines (kippers); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 1/2 cups torn chunks of ciabatta bread; ½ cups torn romaine lettuce (from about 1 head); 3 ounces salumi (cured Italian salami), cut into wide matchsticks; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

3 cloves garlic, 1 finely grated, 2 smashed
2 smoked sardines (kippers)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 1/2 cups torn chunks of ciabatta bread
½ cups torn romaine lettuce (from about 1 head)
3 ounces salumi (cured Italian salami), cut into wide matchsticks
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1
For the dressing, combine the clove of grated garlic and the smoked sardines in a small bowl and mash to a rough paste with a fork.
2
Add the mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and mix together.
3
Thin the dressing with a tablespoon or so of water, until it has the consistency of thick cream.
4
For the croutons, heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan, and then add the smashed garlic cloves, butter, paprika and bread.
6
Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the bread turns crisp throughout and darkens on the edges, about 5 minutes.
7
Discard the garlic, and allow the croutons to cool.
8
To serve, place the lettuce in a bowl and season with a little salt and pepper.
9
Add enough dressing to coat, and then add the salumi, remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese, the croutons and mint, and toss.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cloves garlic, 1 finely grated, 2 smashed, 2 smoked sardines (kippers), 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Smoked Sardine Caesar with Salumi and Pan-Croutons falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Sardine Caesar with Salumi and Pan-Croutons

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