Cajun Salmon BLT
It is nothing like a good sandwich to make your day great! Now when it comes to sandwiches, there are endless possibilities. Pretty much anything that you like can be made into a sandwich. For me personally, the Classic BLT takes the cake! But, for this recipe, I wanted something different. After brainstorming for a while, I came up with this amazing Cajun Salmon BLT sandwich with a spicy mayo.
This recipe comes with a delicious pan-seared Cajun salmon filet with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on a soft brioche bun. Paired with a homemade spicy mayo, this sandwich will knock your socks off! Oh, and everything is better with bacon! If you do not eat pork or meat in general, there are definitely some vegetarian and vegan options that can be substituted for this recipe (i.e. carrot bacon, eggplant bacon, vegan smoked salmon).
The BLT sandwich is an all around favorite! The stacked ones are the best! The BLT sandwich can be a hearty lunch option or a light dinner. Whenever you eat it, it will be delicious! If you are in a rush this is a great go-to meal option. Plus it can be very filling.
Cajun Salmon BLT Ingredients:
The thing that also makes this recipe amazing is that there are very few ingredients. Some of the ingredients are probably sitting in your refrigerator waiting to be used.
BACON: Thick cut crispy bacon adds a smoky and salty flavor to the sandwich. Make sure to cook the bacon in the oven. It makes the cooking process so much simpler and easy to clean.
LETTUCE: The lettuce or greens choice is totally up to you (i.e. bibb, arugula, romaine, etc.)! Lettuce adds some crunch to the recipe. Since lettuce and greens are made up of mostly water, they also make the sandwich refreshing. In this recipe, I chose arugula which can be slightly bitter. However, it pairs so well with the spiciness of the salmon fillet.
TOMATOES: Fresh ripe tomatoes are needed for this recipe. They also make the sandwich refreshing from their water content and acid (i.e. Roma or Big Beef Tomatoes).
BREAD: Pretty much any bread will work for this BLT. I used a Brioche bun because they are soft and buttery. With any bread you choose, just make sure it is toasted! Toasting the bread will make the sandwich even better.
AVOCADO: Now for some additional flavor and creaminess, I added some avocado slices. Avocados are nutrient dense and full of monounsaturated fats. Make sure that the avocados you choose are almost fully ripe. Scoop the fruit out of it’s peel and slice.
SPICY MAYO: This spicy mayo has just the right amount of spice balanced with acid. It adds creaminess to the sandwich with a lot of additional flavor.
This recipe is can be made by anyone. It is quick to make and easy to devour. Serve this recipe with a side of chips, french fries, or maybe even a side salad. There are so many options to choose from! Just remember to enjoy what you are cooking. Without a couple of tbsp love, the food will taste average and bland. Enjoy this BLT fam! I know I surely did!.
Cajun Salmon BLT
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup - mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp - lemon juice
- ½ tbsp - hot sauce
- ¼ tsp - cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp - Cajun Seasoning
- 2 each - Salmon Fillets
- 4 slices - bacon
- 2 handfuls - arugula
- 2 slices - tomato
- 2 ½ tsp - Cajun Seasoning
- 2 each - Brioche Rolls, toasted and cut in ½
- 3 tbsp - vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl and hold in the refrigerator.
- -Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- -Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and lay out your strips of bacon.
- -Cook bacon strips in the oven until crispy (10-15 minutes) depending on the bacon's thickness. Turn the strips occasionally for even cooking.
- -While the bacon is cooking, slice your tomatoes and portion out the rest of your ingredients.
- -Heat a cast iron skillet or sauté pan between medium and medium-high heat. Add your oil and wait.
- -Season your salmon fillets on both sides with Cajun Seasoning. Make sure to evenly season the fillets. Pat the seasoning on the fillets as well. When the oil is fully heated, add your salmon fillets. Sear on both sides on until you get a nice golden brown color.
- -Take the fillets out of the skillet/pan and add them to a lined sheet pan. Remove bacon and let cool. Put the fillets in the oven and cook until 140 -145 degrees. DO NOT OVER-COOK the fillets. Remove excess fat from the bacon and pat dry. Toast your bread at this time as well.
- -Begin assembling your sandwiches. Add your spicy mayo to both halves of the bun. Remove salmon from the oven. Add your arugula, tomato slices, avocado slices, salmon fillets, and bacon strips (in that order). Top with the other half of the bun and enjoy!
