Salmon Sandwiches

Updated Aug. 12, 2024

Salmon Sandwiches
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(198)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 sandwiches
  • 1pound skinless salmon fillet
  • 1tablespoon lemon juice, more as needed
  • Salt
  • 1tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2star anise
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ¼teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1cup finely shredded Chinese lettuce (also known as celtuce) or romaine
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 16slices bread, crusts removed
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

350 calories; 18 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 18 grams protein; 364 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium skillet, combine salmon fillet, lemon juice, 1½ teaspoons salt, peppercorns and star anise. Add ¾ cup water, and place over high heat. As soon as water comes to a boil, turn salmon over and turn off heat. Rest for 3 minutes. Using a slotted spatula transfer salmon to a plate to cool.

  2. Step 2

    Place salmon in a large bowl, and flake with a fork. Add mayonnaise, ginger and lettuce. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Toss gently to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Place equal portions of salmon mixture on eight slices of bread, and top with remaining eight slices. Cut each sandwich in half. Arrange on a platter, and serve.

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finely diced celery and red onion add flavor and texture, if you like. I also enjoy adding Italian parsley.

Used homemade mayo with garlic, and fresh ginger - totally wonderful, everyone loved it!

Had some skin-on salmon laying around, so I crisped the skin in the pan before flipping and then adding the steeping liquid and letting it sit. Got to eat some crispy salmon skin while the meat cooled off. Resist any temptation to overcook the salmon just because it's for salad. Fresh romaine hearts do work just fine. Celery is a nice addition. In the future I would consider adding one or two green onions, whites and all.

I had just bought some red snapper so I used that, and since it has a milder flavor than salmon, I decided to make an avocado mayo, and added a minced Thai chile, celery seeds, and a dash of soy sauce. Extremely tasty on thinly sliced fresh whole wheat seeded bread.

Had some skin-on salmon laying around, so I crisped the skin in the pan before flipping and then adding the steeping liquid and letting it sit. Got to eat some crispy salmon skin while the meat cooled off. Resist any temptation to overcook the salmon just because it's for salad. Fresh romaine hearts do work just fine. Celery is a nice addition. In the future I would consider adding one or two green onions, whites and all.

I personally thought there was too much mayo, so I added in some celery and cilantro to help lighten it a bit! I think next time I'll use greek yogurt and a little less :) Great recipe overall!

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