Blackened Salmon Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayo
Ingredients
- For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each), skin removed
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- For the Chipotle Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- For the Sandwich
- 4 sandwich buns or brioche buns, lightly toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: pickles or avocado slices
Instructions
- Prep salmon and spices: Mix blackened seasoning and coat salmon fillets.
- Make chipotle mayo: Combine mayo, chipotle, lime juice, and salt; refrigerate.
- Cook salmon: Heat oil in skillet, sear salmon 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Toast buns: Lightly toast sandwich buns for extra crunch.
- Assemble: Spread chipotle mayo, layer lettuce, tomato, onion, place salmon, top with bun.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.