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    Home » Seafood

    Salmon Sandwich with Dijon Sauce

    Published: Oct 25, 2017 · Modified: Mar 17, 2021 · 7 Comments

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    This seared salmon sandwich is made with seared pink salmon and a quick Dijon yogurt sauce, and is ready in 15 minutes!

    Two Easy Salmon Sandwiches with Dijon Sauce, stacked on top of one another.

    I LOVE sandwiches. 

    Sandwiches are THE BEST.

    They’re basically an entire meal all wrapped up in a bread bow, ya’ know?

    You’ve got protein, carbs, a sauce, and you can even pack them full of veggies.  What’s not to love?!

    Quite honestly, my favorite sandwiches are the ones that I don’t have to make. 

    I like them best when I go out for lunch, order, pay, and then, all within a few minutes, I am handed a deli-fresh plate of sandwich deliciousness.

    Recently, though, the hubs and I have been attempting to kind of, sort of, mostly…. stick to a budget.  A budget that says. “You should eat at home more often.” 

    And so, with a newly-tightened budget-belt and a little determination, I’ve been making my own sandwiches at home.

    These easy salmon sandwiches are FAST, simple to prepare, and smothered in a homemade yogurt sauce.

    What is Pink Salmon?

    For these Easy Salmon Sandwiches, I like to use pink salmon fillets.

    Pink salmon is the underappreciated fish in the salmon sea.  It’s also the most affordable type of wild Pacific salmon.

    When I want luxury, I go with sockeye salmon or King salmon.  When I want a quick and easy lunch, I stick with pink salmon.

    Want more pink salmon ideas?  Try these: Salmon Caesar Salad, Pesto Salmon, and Pink Salmon Recipes.

    Learn more about salmon: Wild Salmon vs. Farmed Salmon and Types of Salmon

    How Do I Make a Salmon Sandwich?

    For this easy sandwich, we’re pan-searing the salmon, mixing together a quick yogurt sauce, and then layering everything between some toasted bread.

    Ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom. 

    Done.

    Serve this easy salmon sandwich along with a shaved brussels sprouts salad or a bowl of homemade tomato soup for a delicious and easy meal.

    Need more help?  Check out this tutorial on How to Cook Salmon and How to Pan-Sear Fish.

    Assembling a salmon sandwich: Seared Pink Salmon, Sliced Tomatoes, Toasted Bread, Lettuce, and Dijon Sauce. Sandwich Ingredients before Sandwich is Assembled.
    These Easy Seared Salmon Sandwiches are made with seared pink salmon and a quick dijon yogurt sauce, and are ready in 15 minutes!
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    Salmon Sandwich with Dijon Sauce

    This Seared Salmon Sandwich is made with seared pink salmon and a quick Dijon yogurt sauce, and is ready in 15 minutes!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time7 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 519kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 pink salmon fillets (~4 oz each)
    • pinch sea salt
    • 4 slices bread (use gluten-free bread if needed)
    • 2 lettuce leaves (optional)
    • ½ tomato, thinly sliced (optional)

    Dijon Sauce:

    • ½ cup plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon capers
    • ⅛ cup diced red onion
    • ½ lemon, juiced
    • pinch sea salt, to taste

    Instructions

    • Pat salmon dry. Pat dry again. (Wet fish will not sear). Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt.
    • Heat oil in a stainless steel or cast iron pan over medium-high heat, until oil begins to shimmer.
    • Set salmon, skin side down, in hot pan. Sear, without touching or trying to move salmon, for approximately 4 minutes per ½ inch thickness. Salmon will begin to cook from the bottom up- turning from pale pink to whiter and more opaque. Salmon is ready to flip when the fish has cooked approximately ¾ of the way through.  
    • Use a thin metal spatula to flip salmon. If salmon sticks to the pan, allow it to cook another 30 seconds and try again until it’s loosened.
    • Once salmon is flipped, sear it for about 1 minute. Remove salmon from pan.  Flake the fillets apart.
    • Toast bread, and set aside.  Mix lemon juice and all remaining Dijon sauce ingredients together.  
    • Layer the flaked salmon, a generous dollop of yogurt sauce, sliced tomatoes, and lettuce in between the slices of bread to make two sandwiches.  Cut sandwiches in half if desired, and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 519kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 37g (12%) | Protein: 43g (86%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg (34%) | Sodium: 831mg (36%) | Potassium: 1213mg (35%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 2180IU (44%) | Vitamin C: 24mg (29%) | Calcium: 199mg (20%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    Comments

    1. Catherine

      October 26, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      Love the sound of that sauce…so much better than mayo! This sandwich looks and sounds delish!

      Reply
    2. Luci

      October 26, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      This looks really delicious. I like that this is super easy to make.

      Reply
    3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      October 27, 2017 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      I love sandwiches too! I usually love mine with a coffee and sometimes potato chips 🙂 I’ve never made a salmon sandwich before, but this looks like a great way to mix things up. Love the capers!

      Reply
    4. Lisa | Garlic + Zest

      November 06, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      Sarah, You are talking to the fish sandwich QUEEN! In Florida — fish sandwiches are as ubiquitous as seagulls on a beach. The place to go is the Lorelei in Islamorada (Florida Keys) very low-key, excellent margaritas and an epic fish sandwich. That said, I would eat yours from morning to night — and I wish I were joking.

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 07, 2017 at 10:52 am

        I knew I liked you 😉 If we’re ever down your way, I’ll check out that place!!!

        Reply
    5. Meg | Meg is Well

      November 10, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      You are making me crave some fish sandwiches, especially with that Dijon sauce! Sandwiches are a lot like salads for me, they actually can take a lot of work and ingredients so I like ordering them at restaurants so I don’t have to do anything. But I’d be willing to work for this.

      Reply
    6. Amanda

      November 14, 2017 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      As often as I eat salmon, I’ve actually never made it into a sandwich! I don’t know why that’s the case, because this sounds fabulous. I love that creamy Dijon sauce. What a great option for those nights when I don’t have a lot of time, but still want something nutritious and satisfying.

      Reply

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