Salmon Club Sandwich With Dill Caper Aioli Recipes

CRISPY SKILLET SALMON WITH CREAMY LEMON CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Use a paper towel to pat dry the salmon filets. Season with sea salt, dill, and paprika.
• Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place salmon fillets flesh side down, pressing them lightly so the entire surface of the flesh comes into contact with the pan. Sear, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
• Flip salmon and sear on the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the salmon again and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet (coconut milk, lemon zest and juice, capers and dill. Cook until salmon reaches desired done-ness and sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Taste the sauce for flavor and add sea salt and/or more lemon juice to taste.

SALMON BURGERS WITH LEMON-CAPER AïOLI

Steps:

• For the burgers: Put the salmon, parsley, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the egg and lemon zest in a food processor and blend until evenly mixed and the consistency of ground meat. Form into 4 patties and place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the aïoli: Mix the mayonnaise, capers, basil, parsley, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
• Heat the canola oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toast and butter the buns. Serve the burgers on the buns with the aïoli, tomatoes and watercress.

GRILLED SALMON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the salmon, heat coals in an outdoor grill and brush the top of the grill with oil. Rub the outside of the salmon with olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste. Grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is almost cooked through. Remove to a plate and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
• For the sauce, place the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, basil, dill, scallions, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until combined. Add the capers and pulse 2 or 3 times.
• To assemble the sandwiches, slice the rolls in 1/2 crosswise. Spread a tablespoon of sauce on each cut side. On the bottom 1/2, place some mesclun salad and then a piece of salmon. Place the top of the roll on the salmon and serve immediately.

LEMON DILL AIOLI

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Place covered in refrigerator for up to a week.

SALMON CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons basil and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Mix remaining 3 tablespoons basil, olive oil and lemon juice in large glass baking dish. Add salmon to oil mixture; turn to coat. Cover; chill 1 to 4 hours.
• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add onion to drippings in skillet. Sauté until onion is tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill fish until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Grill bread just until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Spread mayonnaise mixture over 1 side of bread slices. Top each of 4 bread slices with 2 bacon slices, 2 tomato slices, 1/4 of onion, 1 salmon fillet and 2 lettuce leaves. Cover with remaining bread slices.

GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON-DILL AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat grill or broiler.
• Spray with EVOO and season with salt and pepper and lemon peppr.
• Combine mayonnaise, garlic, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill in small bowl, stirring to blend. Spoon over salmon.