Sandwich and Wrap Recipes
Open Faced Salmon BLT Sandwiches
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 4 ounces Decatur Havarti cheese, cut into four slices (1 ounce each)
- 4 (1 inch thick) slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 to 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 8 bacon strips, cooked and broken into pieces
Instructions
- Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
- Combine mayonnaise and garlic in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon skin side down on grate. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until salmon just flakes easily.
- Top with havarti; cook, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
- Spread reserved mayonnaise mixture on bread slices.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes and salmon.
- Sprinkle with bacon.
Notes
Havarti is a semi-soft, Danish-style cheese with a washed curd. It’s mild, buttery and creamy with tiny, irregular eyes or holes. A wonderful melting and table cheese — it pairs well with Riesling wine or a pilsner.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin