Blackened salmon sandwich. Blackened salmon is great in a sandwich with a spread of mashed avocado and low-fat mayonnaise plus peppery arugula leaves, cool tomato slices and zesty red onion. We grill our Cajun-style salmon so there is no need for any added cooking oil. Catfish makes an excellent stand-in for the salmon but you'll want to use a grill basket if you have one to keep the fish from breaking apart.
Super easy to make and loaded with tons of flavor. Salmon is my absolute favorite fish to prepare. It's pretty hard to mess up and is buttery, flakey and very mild. You can have Blackened salmon sandwich using 8 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Blackened salmon sandwich
- It's 1 of salmon fillet.
- It's 1/2 tsp of cajun seasoning.
- You need 1/4 of avocado.
- Prepare 1/2 tbsp of low fat or soy mayo.
- It's 1 of whole wheat sandwich bun.
- It's 1/4 cup of arugula or mixed greens or romaine.
- It's 1/2 of tomato, sliced..
- You need 1/4 cup of thinly sliced red onion.
Blackened Salmon Sandwich on a toasted buttery brioche bun topped with cool tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, avocado, and a creamy lemon garlic spread. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of fish and the heat of pan. Blackened Salmon Sandwich finished with Dijon Mustard. Easy and healthy and a flat out delicious salmon sandwich recipe.
Blackened salmon sandwich instructions
- Rub salmon on both sides with cajun season. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 min per side..
- mash avocado and mayo in a small bowl..
- Spread the avocado mixture on each bun and top with salmon, arugula, tomato, and onion..
I've never attempted to blacken anything simply because of a couple of bad experiences with poorly executed dishes at restaurants. Salmon is an incredible nutritional powerhouse. It can be eaten many different ways, but this salmon sandwich is sure to be a crowd pleaser for your family! Allow to rest in warm area while preparing the plates. The perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights!