For Flavorful Salmon Sandwiches, Ina Garten Reaches For A Fan Favorite Dip
Although guacamole may not be the first dip that comes to mind when brainstorming salmon sandwich condiments, the two work together like a seaside breeze on a sunny afternoon. The plush, creamy richness of guacamole bolsters the fatty quality of salmon, culminating in a full-bodied and luxurious mouthfeel.
Plus, guacamole-smothered salmon sandwiches are an easy-to-make meal that doesn't require a full read-through of the ultimate salmon guide. Simply mash up your favorite guacamole recipe, bake a salmon filet, and combine the two complementary ingredients with two slices of your favorite bread.
Jazzing up guacamole salmon sandwiches
Ina Garten's flavor-forward, salmon-sandwich-ready guacamole is a generous combination of Haas avocados, scallions, red onions, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, and a dash of salt and pepper to tie the dip together. Before diving in, she toasts the bread for a crunchy bite and stacks the guacamole-topped seafood sandwich with bacon and a fistful of peppery arugula for a trim of umami-blasted protein and garden-fresh goodness. While Garten's recipe is indisputably delicious, there are other ways to spice up a guac-topped salmon sandwich.
To infuse the salmon with added layers of flavor, try glazing the fish with a four-ingredient garlic honey sauce that will bring out the savory, spicy, seafood flavors of the sandwich with a gentle touch of allium-tinted sweetness that's subtle but surprisingly transformative. Although the guacamole might already be dotted with spicy red onions, a batch of pickled reds can bring a tart taste to the lush richness of the sandwich. While guacamole is sometimes used as a cheese substitute on sandwiches and burgers, a cascade of crumbly cotija or zesty feta can add a salty, savory, dairy-forward deliciousness to this sky-high stack of salmon and guac.
To eat like a true Barefoot Contessa, follow up this Garten-approved sandwich with one of her absolute best desserts. Happy eating!