Description
A deliciously smoky and hearty Grilled Salmon BLT sandwich featuring charred scallion mayo, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomatoes stacked between perfectly grilled sourdough bread slices. A quick and mouthwatering main-course option that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Sandwich:
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- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- 2 pounds salmon filet
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 head of romaine or green leaf lettuce
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For the Charred Scallion Mayo:
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- 6 scallions, cleaned and ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: You can cook the bacon in a skillet or in the oven. Consider doing this step first, or even the day before, and store the cooked bacon in the fridge until ready to use.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to 400 to 450 degrees F to prepare for grilling the salmon, bread, and scallions.
- Prepare the Salmon Seasoning: Pat the salmon dry with a towel. Mix together the smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Generously sprinkle the seasoning all over the salmon filet.
- Grill the Salmon: Place the salmon on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until it becomes opaque and tenderly pink. Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Grill Bread and Scallions: While the salmon is grilling, place the sourdough bread slices on the grill and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side until grill marks appear. Grill the scallions as well, turning them once or twice, for about 5 minutes until slightly charred.
- Prepare Charred Scallion Mayo: Once the scallions are off the grill and cool enough to handle, slice them and stir them into the mayonnaise. This can also be made ahead of time for convenience.
- Assemble the Sandwich: If the salmon is in a large filet, slice it into equal portions to fit your bread slices. Spread 1 tablespoon of scallion mayo onto each slice of bread. On one slice, layer the lettuce, a portion of grilled salmon, tomato slices, crispy bacon, and top with another bread slice. Cut the sandwich as desired and serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make more sandwiches.
Notes
- Bacon can be cooked and prepared a day in advance for ease.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning based on your taste preferences.
- For added texture and flavor, you can brush the bread slices lightly with olive oil before grilling.
- The scallion mayo can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
