Mahi Mahi Caesar Salad

(serving size: 2)

For the dressing:

2 smoked sardines

1/3 cup mayonnaise

2 tsp dijon mustard

2 tb grated parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

1 tb white distilled vinegar 

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready for use.

For the mahi mahi:

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

1/2 tsp old bay

1/2 tsp granulated garlic

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tb olive oil

Season the mahi mahi filets on each side with the rub. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium to medium-high heat. Sear the filets on each side for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Loosely tent the pan with aluminum foil to aid in the cooking process.

Bringing it all together:

Romaine lettuce

Caesar dressing

Cooked mahi mahi filets

Parmesan cheese

Crushed red pepper flakes

Cut the romaine and toss with the prepared caesar dressing. Place the dressed lettuce in a bowl along with one mahi mahi filet. Top with additional parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes and enjoy!