Description
A delicious Cajun-inspired blackened salmon sandwich that combines tender salmon fillets with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing, all nestled in a soft bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets, 85–115 g each
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2–2.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons high heat oil (avocado, coconut, or ghee)
- 4 soft sandwich buns (sourdough or brioche recommended)
- 60 ml Dilly Ranch or creamy herby hemp dressing, or store-bought ranch
- 80 g mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, and sprouts)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Allow salmon fillets to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes to promote even cooking.
- Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Prepare dilly ranch or creamy herby hemp dressing, or use a high-quality store-bought ranch.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and lightly brush with olive oil. Generously coat each piece with approximately 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, gently pressing spices into the surface.
- Heat a cast iron or carbon steel pan over medium-high. Add high heat oil, then place the seasoned salmon fillets skinless side down. Sear undisturbed for 4 minutes, flip, and continue cooking an additional 3–6 minutes until just cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, toss lettuce, spinach, and sprouts with a small amount of dressing.
- Lightly toast the buns in a dry pan or toaster until golden.
- Layer each bun with a blackened salmon fillet, cucumber slices, red onion, and dressed greens. Drizzle with additional dressing as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose high-quality salmon for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spiciness of the Cajun seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Experiment with different types of greens for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg