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    Home » Seafood

    Slow-Roasted Salmon Sandwiches

    Published: Oct 30, 2017 · Modified: Nov 6, 2020 · 10 Comments

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    This slow-roasted Spiced Salmon Sandwich is a fishy take on a pulled pork sandwich, and is ready in about 25 minutes!

    These slow-roasted salmon sandwiches are made with spiced salmon, an apple slaw, and an easy mustard sauce.

    Two Slow-Roasted Spiced Salmon Sandwiches stacked vertically together with a knife through the center holding them together.

    There’s something pretty amazing about fish that I don’t think gets enough attention.

    Yes, it’s healthy.  Yes, it’s delicious.  But there’s one other thing that makes cooking fish THE BEST.

    Guys– cooking fish is FAST!

    Why am I talking about fast fish dinners in a recipe for “slow-roasted” salmon?

    Because– one of the amazing things about cooking fish is that it’s so fast that even this slow-roasted salmon is, well– it’s quick!

    In fact, even though this salmon needs to cook for about twice as long as regular baked salmon, you can still be digging into this hot and delicious seafood sandwich in about 25 minutes!

    Drizzling the Mustard Sauce over the slow-roasted salmon sandwiches

    Why Slow-Roast Salmon?

    Salmon, along with other fatty meats, breaks down beautifully when roasted slowly at low temperatures.

    Unlike other roasted meats, which might take hours to slow-roast– salmon already cooks SO QUICKLY that “slow-roasting” should really be called slow(er)-roasting, or still-pretty-fast-roasting.

    The next question is– why?  Why slow-roast your salmon?  I’ve got two answers for you– texture and moisture.  Slow-roasted salmon, much like other slow-roasted meats, is tender.

    It falls apart and melts in your mouth.

    Plus, unlike salmon cooked at higher temperatures, this fish will stay juicy, even if you accidentally cook it a minute or two longer than you meant to.

    Since this tender, juicy salmon quite literally falls apart when you flake it with a fork, it’s perfect for sandwiches. 

    In particular– it’s a fantastic substitute for pulled pork in a seafood version of the classic pulled pork sandwich.

    Want to learn more about cooking salmon?  Check out this article:  How to Cook Salmon

    Does it Matter What Kind of Salmon I Use?

    There’s lots of different types of salmon! For this recipe, it’s best to use a type that’s relatively fatty, such as Sockeye salmon, Coho or King salmon.

    You could also use Atlantic salmon, but keep in mind that all commercially sold Atlantic salmon is farmed, not wild.

    Personally, I love using sockeye salmon in this recipe! 

    Sockeye roasts well, the flavors work well together, and the bright red sockeye makes an extra-gorgeous sandwich.

    Want more sockeye recipes?  Try these:  Bourbon Salmon with Pecans, Salmon Wellington, Grilled Salmon with Pineapple, and Sockeye Salmon Recipes.

    Making Slow-Roasted Salmon Sandwiches

    To make these Spiced Salmon Sandwiches, rub your salmon with garam masala, and roast it for about 15 minutes per inch of thickness.  Then, flake the salmon apart, and pile it onto a toasted bun.

    Top it with an easy mustard sauce and an apple and sauerkraut slaw.  Grab some napkins, and enjoy!

    Slow-RoastedSalmon Sandwiches, with the slaw and sauce on the side.
    This Slow Roasted Spiced Salmon Sandwich is a fishy take on a pulled pork sandwich, and is ready in about 25 minutes!
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    Slow-Roasted Salmon Sandwiches

    This slow-roasted spiced salmon sandwiches are made with spiced salmon, an apple slaw, and an easy mustard sauce.
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 455kcal
    Freezer Friendly?
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    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces sockeye salmon
    • 2 teaspoons garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
    • pinch sea salt
    • 2 sandwich buns (use gluten-free bread if needed)

    Apple Slaw:

    • ½ Granny Smith apple, sliced into thin narrow strips (like matchsticks)
    • ½ cup sauerkraut

    Mustard Sauce:

    • ½ cup plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    • ½ lemon, juiced

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 275ºF.
    • Pat salmon dry, and rub generously with garam masala spice mix and paprika.  Sprinkle salt over fillets.
    • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place salmon on the baking sheet.  Bake salmon about 15 minutes per inch of thickness, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.  
    • While the salmon roasts, mix apple and sauerkraut together, and set aside.  Mix all ingredients to for the mustard sauce together.  Toast the buns.
    • Remove salmon from the oven, and flake the fillets apart.  
    • Layer half the salmon onto each bun, and top with apple slaw and mustard sauce.  If desired, serve any extra mustard sauce on the side as a dip.  Extra slaw can be served as a side dish.  Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 455kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 54g (18%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 972mg (42%) | Potassium: 921mg (26%) | Fiber: 6g (25%) | Sugar: 19g (21%) | Vitamin A: 643IU (13%) | Vitamin C: 23mg (28%) | Calcium: 173mg (17%) | 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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    1. Donna

      November 02, 2017 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow, this sounds so good!!! I also love how quickly fish can cook, and taste amazing!! I haven’t tried slow roasting salmon before though, so this is a definite for my ‘must-make’ list!

      Reply
    2. Monica

      November 04, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds amazing! I even have some salmon in the fridge right now .. I might try the rub without the sandwich part for dinner tomorrow night. Yum!!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 05, 2017 at 1:06 pm

        You could swap the bread for lettuce if you’re avoiding the carbs! Enjoy!!!

        Reply
    3. Thanh

      November 04, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, look at the colour on that salmon! So vibrant! I love the sound of the mustard sauce in your recipe. It sounds lovely with salmon – can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    4. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      November 06, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      great recipe! I love that you used garam masala in this recipe. It’s one of my favorite spices but I’ve never tried it with fish, sounds awesome!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 07, 2017 at 10:54 am

        It’s one of my favorites too! And it’s delicious on fish 😀

        Reply
    5. Meg

      November 10, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t believe I’ve never tried slow-roasting salmon! I can’t wait to give it a try on a rainy day when grilling is out.

      Reply
    6. Marlee

      November 28, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Now THIS is a salmon sandwich! I would eat this everyday if it were possible.

      Reply
    7. Oliver Zhang

      January 28, 2021 at 12:19 am

      that is great cut, i really love the dark red color .
      want to try it !

      from China foodie .

      thanks Sarah

      Reply
      • Sarah Trenalone

        January 28, 2021 at 8:49 am

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy 🙂

        Reply

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