Smoked Salmon Sandwich 🥪✨
Ever have one of those recipes that people rave about every single time you make it? For me, it's this smoked salmon sandwich.
Ever have one of those recipes that people rave about every single time you make it? For me, it's this smoked salmon sandwich. 🐟💖 No matter who I serve it to, I always get the same reaction: "Wow, this is tasty—like, really tasty!" It's almost predictable at this point, but hey, I'm not complaining! 😋🙌
Besides being incredibly flavorful, this sandwich is the definition of quick and easy. It's perfect for any meal—breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner. 🍽️✨ Need something last-minute for a potluck? This recipe has you covered! I usually keep a box of pre-portioned smoked salmon slices in the freezer. They defrost in cold water in a matter of minutes, making them ideal for those times when you need to throw together a meal in a flash. ⏰🚀 If making it for a potluck, skip toasting the bread and don't add watery veggies.
Honestly, this is less of a "recipe" and more of a quick assembly. 😅 You're simply mixing cream cheese with ingredients that complement smoked salmon—like capers, fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon juice 🍋—slathering it on some toasted bread 🥖, and layering with your favourite toppings and smoked salmon. That's it! 🎉💕
Pro Tip: Keep some red onion, cucumber, or tomato slices on hand to add extra crunch and freshness. 🥒🍅 Simple, versatile, and absolutely delicious! 😍👌
Mga Sangkap
- 3 slices of good bread (I prefer dark rye), toasted
- smoked salmon slices
- couple of spoonfuls of cream cheese, room temp
- a teaspoon or so of Dijon mustard
- spoonful of sour cream or so (Greek yogurt or mayo could be substituted)
- splash of caper brine
- splash of lemon juice
- handful of capers
- some fresh dill
- salt and pepper to taste
- lettuce, for serving
- thinly sliced onions, for serving
- any other veggies of choice, optional
Mga Tagubilin
Cream Cheese Spread
1Add the cream cheese, some lemon juice, capers, some caper brine, and fresh dill to the blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the flavour with any of the ingredients. Be careful and salt this lightly, as smoked salmon is quite salty. Adjust the consistency to make it more spreadable, while ensuring it's not runny, with some sour cream (or mayo, yogurt, or more caper brine).
Assembly
2Spread the mixture over the toasted bread. Top with slices of smoked salmon, lettuce, thinly sliced onions, thinly sliced cucumbers, and serve. Some like adding tomatoes to this sandwich, but I personally don't, as it slightly overpowers the taste and texture of the smoked salmon.
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If you are making this ahead (for lunch or a potluck), don't toast the bread and don't add watery vegetables like tomatoes or cucumbers.
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