Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon

Bring the brunch vibes to dinnertime with everything bagel seasoning crusted salmon and a refreshing salad that’s reminiscent of the toppings on your favorite loaded bagel & lox. If you’ve never turned cream cheese into a salad dressing, you're in for a treat.

Ingredients

4 (6-oz.) skin-on salmon fillets
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. spicy harissa paste
3 tbsp. everything bagel seasoning
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 oz. cream cheese (about 3 tbsp.), softened
1 small shallot, finely chopped, divided
1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh dill, divided
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided
2 oz. arugula
6 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 mini cucumber, sliced into 1/4"-thick rounds
1 tbsp. drained capers, coarsely chopped
1 oz. thin bagel chips

Directions

Step 1
Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 450°. Place a large cast-iron skillet on rack to preheat.
Step 2
Pat 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 3
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 to 12 minutes.
Step 4
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 pinch of salt. In another small bowl, soak remaining shallots with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Divide salmon among plates. Serve with salad and remaining dressing alongside.