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Crispy Salmon Club Sandwich

Crispy Salmon Club Sandwich

This fully-loaded Crispy Salmon Club Sandwich swaps the turkey for tender chunks of seared salmon and the bacon for crispy fried salmon skin.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

All-Purpose BBQ Rub
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp dry mustard
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp cayenne
Crispy Salmon Club Sandwich
  • 1 salmon fillet skin-on
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose BBQ rub see above
  • ½ tsp salt
  • cup mayo
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 small heirloom tomatoes sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 4-5 leaves romaine lettuce
  • 4 slices brioche toasted
  • 2 pimento-stuffed olives

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 2 skewers

Method
 

  1. Place all of the rub ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Measure out a tablespoon of the mixture and transfer the remaining rub to a tight resealable container. 
    ¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp dry mustard, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp cayenne
  2. Carefully remove the skin from the salmon fillet. Sprinkle the flesh with the BBQ rub and season the skin with salt. Set both aside.
    1 salmon fillet, 1 tbsp all-purpose BBQ rub, ½ tsp salt
  3. Place the mayo, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir to combine and chill until ready to use.
    ⅓ cup mayo, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice
  4. Pour the oil into a large skillet and place over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the salmon skin and fry until golden and crispy on both sides. About 3-5 minutes per side. ** Transfer the skin to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside to drain.
  5. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil from the skillet. Add the salmon fillet and cook until the fish flakes readily. About 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and flake the salmon with a fork. Set aside.
  6. Spread the lemon mayo on each slice of toast. Top with lettuce, tomato, the flaked salmon, the salmon skin, the avocado, and another layer of lettuce. Place the remaining toast on top and secure it with a skewered pimento-stuffed olive. Serve immediately.
    2 small heirloom tomatoes, 1 avocado, 4-5 leaves romaine lettuce, 4 slices brioche, 2 pimento-stuffed olives

Notes

** Keep a close eye on the salmon skin as it cooks. It can easily get away from you and burn.