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Recipes » main dishes » Blackened Salmon BLT Sandwich

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Blackened Salmon BLT Sandwich

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Grilled blackened salmon is delicious on its own but take it up a notch! Make this BLT sandwich recipe for a flavorful healthy lunch or dinner! via @slingmama

Grilled blackened salmon is delicious on its own but take it up a notch! Make this BLT sandwich recipe for a flavorful healthy lunch or dinner!

grilled blackened salmon BLT sandwich and green grapes on white plate

Is blackened food the same as grilled?

The answer is yes, blackening is a cooking method for the grill. But, there’s also a unique blend of spices that make the food “blackened”.

The technique and spice blend are both a creation of the famous New Orleans chef, Paul Prudhomme.

Creating the blackening spice blend isn’t an exact science. Actually, the blend is easy to adapt to whatever you have on hand, or what you like.

Some people like their blackened salmon to be super spicy while others prefer it to have a mild kick.

The important thing is to use ground spices, not fresh. This is because fresh spices will instantly burn when they touch the hot grill.

grilled blackened salmon BLT sandwich on ciabatta roll

Ingredients to make this BLT sandwich recipe:

This meal is nothing short of mouthwatering! Grilled, blackened salmon, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese and pesto mayo all on a ciabatta roll.

Blackening Spices

  • paprika
  • sugar
  • coarse Kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • dried thyme
  • dried oregano
  • cumin
  • cayenne pepper
raw, wild-caught salmon fillets and blackening spices

Ingredients for Salmon BLT

  • salmon (wild-caught salmon is best)
  • melted butter (optional, to baste the salmon before applying spices)
  • mayonnaise
  • prepared pesto
  • bacon, cooked (I use hickory smoked)
  • lettuce leaves
  • tomato slices
  • sliced pepper jack cheese (or your choice of cheese)
  • ciabatta rolls (or other hearty rolls)
ingredients to make BLT sandwich recipe with grilled blackened salmon

Tools for grilling fish:

  • outdoor grill or
  • indoor grill
  • grilling tools

Tips for making grilled blackened salmon

If the thought of cooking fish on your grill seems intimidating, I want you to know that it’s really very easy to do.

The key is to prevent sticking by properly preparing the grill and the fish.
Here are a couple tips to help:

  • Thoroughly heat the grill. Salmon is very flaky fish, which means it cooks very quickly. For this reason, you want the grill to be as hot as possible before placing the fillets on to cook.
  • Oil the fish and the grill grates. Although it’s optional, I recommend brushing both sides of the salmon fillets with melted butter before applying the blackening spice blend.

Not only does butter help the spices to cling to the fish, the fat also prevents the fillets from sticking to the grill.

Additionally, moisten a kitchen towel or clean rag with a high smoke point oil such as avocado or vegetable oil. Use kitchen tongs to hold it so you can brush the grates of the hot grill with it.

open face grilled blackened salmon sandwich

Serving Suggestions

Like any good sandwich, the perfect side dishes are things like mustard potato salad, creamy pasta salad, or baked vegetable chips.

But for a delicious change of pace, serve the BLT sandwich with a side of baked pickle chips!

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Grilled Blackened Salmon BLT Sandwiches

Grilled Blackened Salmon BLT Sandwiches

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes

Salmon BLT sandwiches are a delicious twist on the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, made with fresh salmon fillets!

Ingredients

Blackened Seasoning:

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne

Pesto Mayo:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp pesto

Sandwiches:

  • 16 oz salmon (cut into 4 equal pieces, thin and wide is best)
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked (I use hickory smoked)
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese (or your choice of cheese)
  • 4 ciabatta rolls (or other hearty rolls)

Instructions

Blackened Seasoning:

    1. Combine spices in an airtight container.

Pesto Mayo:

    1. In a small bowl, combine mayo and pesto. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Sandwiches:

  1. Generously sprinkle salmon with seasoning (note: you won't use all the seasoning that you made). Let it sit while grill preheats to medium high.
  2. Grill salmon using indirect heat (3-4-inches away from heat). Grill fillets for about 4-6 minutes (2-3 minutes per side) per ½ inch thickness, turning only once. Salmon continues to cook after being removed from the grill. Cook salmon until the meat begins to change color and becomes flaky. Check by inserting the tip of a sharp knife near the thickest part of the salmon and pull slightly. Well done salmon appears opaque and will flake easily.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 863Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 2350mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 49g

This nutritional information is an estimate may vary, depending on brand and type of ingredients used. It is not intended to replace the advice of a licensed dietician or physician.

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© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American / Category: seafood

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grilled blackened salmon BLT sandwich and green grapes on white plate and ingredients collage

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Originally published 6/27/2012; Updated 7/22/2020

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Comments

  1. Megan says

    September 14, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    This was my favorite sammie in AZ but now that I don’t live there, I NEED to recreate it. This is awesome!

    Reply
  2. Val - Once A Week Cooking says

    July 27, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I’ve been on a huge bacon kick lately and can’t wait to toss this into the mix. Living in the Seattle area we eat a lot of salmon and I love new recipes.

    Reply
  3. Katie Derbs says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:05 am

    By looking on the sandwich, it makes me hungry. Salmon is a perfect partner for the sandwich and this is perfect for my snack today.

    Reply
  4. Diane Balch says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:29 am

    I love this recipe and will be pinning it. Please share it on my foodie friday party today.

    Reply
  5. Amanda Walken says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:45 am

    We always eat salmon during our vacant time. So, I could say salmon is very yummy to eat. I eat many of this.

    Reply
  6. Allicia Tresch says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    I love to make this one. It is just easy to make. Thanks for the process.

    Reply
  7. Trinity Belt says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Great recipe. I love to eat this salmon in the burger. This is perfect for my midnight snack.

    Reply
  8. Trinity says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:22 am

    I would love to eat this salmon burger. YUM!

    Reply
  9. Cookin' Canuck says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    I can see why your family was so in love with this sandwich. The flavors sound fantastic! And I agree with Mimi…a slice of avocado for me too, please. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    June 27, 2012 at 9:13 am

    This sandwich looks wonderful!

    Reply
  11. Stefani says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:13 am

    This looks delicious. Some avocado might make for a great addition too!

    Reply
  12. Mimi Avocado says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:04 am

    A slice of avocado on top for me! Or cut the mayo and mash avocado into that pesto! YUM! Love salmon.

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      June 27, 2012 at 8:17 am

      It’s funny you said this because we had these sandwiches a few months ago, before I figured out I liked avocados. Last night when I was writing my post, I actually thought…next time some avocado would be awesome on top! LOL! Look what you have done to me Mimi! Love it!!!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey says

    June 27, 2012 at 6:44 am

    I love BLTs, but your takes the cake. My mouth is watering and I want this right now 🙂

    Reply
    • Lovely says

      June 28, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      Love the photos. Beautiful!

      Reply

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