Cajun Salmon Sandwich With Goat Cheese And Lemon Mayonnaise Recipe

Spice up your lunch with this sensational Cajun Salmon Sandwich! Aaron McCargo Jr.'s famous recipe features flaky, perfectly seasoned salmon, creamy goat cheese, zesty lemon mayonnaise, and all nestled in a toasted ciabatta roll. This recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor – perfect for a weeknight meal or a delightful weekend lunch. Try the flavorful Cajun seasoning on other dishes like hard-boiled eggs or potato salad for an extra kick!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 800.2 kcal
Protein 138g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cajun Salmon Sandwich With Goat Cheese And Lemon Mayonnaise

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How to Make Cajun Salmon Sandwich With Goat Cheese And Lemon Mayonnaise

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season salmon fillets (about 6 oz total) generously with Cajun seasoning (see recipe below).
  3. In a medium sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Flip salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until almost cooked through.
  5. Transfer salmon to a small baking sheet and bake for 4-6 minutes, or until cooked through.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. While salmon bakes, slice a ciabatta roll lengthwise and broil for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Spread 2 tablespoons of goat cheese and lemon mayonnaise (see recipe below) on each half of the roll.
  9. Layer cooked salmon, lettuce leaves (2-3), tomato slices (2-3), and thinly sliced red onion (1/4 cup) on the bottom half of the roll.
  10. Top with the other half of the roll and enjoy!
  11. **Seafood Cajun Seasoning:**
  12. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon gumbo file, and 1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning. Mix well.
  13. **Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise:**
  14. In a medium bowl, combine 4 ounces goat cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

176 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

134g

Carbs

8g