Eyeopeningsalmonsandwiches Recipes

OPEN-FACED SALMON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Fold in salmon. Shape into four patties., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve on English muffin halves with lettuce and tomato if desired.

OPEN FACED SALMON SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toast the bread for about 5 minutes then set aside to cool.
• Combine half the salmon and all the cream cheese in a blender or food processor and puree. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread. Spoon the remaining spread into a piping bag fitted with a star tip, if desired.
• Top each slice of bread with smoked salmon. Using a 3-inch oval cutter cut out about 16 sandwiches. Pipe rosettes of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the sandwiches, and then press parsley around the edge of each oval of bread.
• Arrange the sandwiches on 4 plates. Garnish the sandwiches with cucumber and salmon roe and serve.

OPEN-FACE SALMON AND AVOCADO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Melt a thin layer of butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the bread and toast on both sides until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Combine the sour cream, preserved lemon and a few turns of pepper in a small bowl.
• To assemble, dollop the preserved lemon sour cream all over the bread, then top with slices of avocado. Season the avocado with salt. Nestle in the slices of salmon, radishes and cornichons. Top with black pepper and crushed red pepper, if using. Sprinkle with the chives or dill and sesame seeds, then serve with the lemon wedges. Enjoy!

ELEGANT OPEN-FACED SMOKED SALMON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Toast bread slices in a toaster until golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Combine butter, scallion, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl.
• Spread each piece of bread with 1/2 tablespoon of herbed butter mixture. Layer with 2 slices of smoked salmon, followed by cucumber. Top with a squeeze of lemon juice. Cut on an angle and serve immediately.

OPEN-FACED SALMON TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, cream cheese, dill weed and lemon juice in small bowl; mix well. Chill for 1-2 hours.
• Spread sour cream mixture evenly onto bread slices.
• Top each with 2 slices cucumber and 1 piece salmon.
• Garnish with lemon peel and fresh dill.

OPEN-FACED GRILLED SALMON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place fillets in an 8-in. square dish. Pour marinade over fillets; turn fish to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Drain salmon, discarding marinade. Sprinkle salmon with pepper., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., Grill bread, covered, over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted. Spread with tartar sauce; top with lettuce and salmon. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

OPEN FACE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make egg salad: In a medium saucepan, cover eggs with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cover pan, and remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Hold eggs under cold running water to stop the cooking. Peel eggs.
• Slice 2 eggs with a knife or an egg slicer. Set aside eight of the slices for eyes, and place remaining pieces in a bowl. Add unsliced eggs to bowl, and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
• Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over each slice of bread. Cover bread with egg salad, or layer on sliced ham. Make faces using the egg-yolk slices, egg salad, and the remaining toppings, as desired. Serve immediately.

EYE OPENING SALMON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the salmon, mayo, hot sauce, lemon juice, capers and chives.
• Have ready 3 slices of pumpernickel bread; place 1/3 of the salmon mixture on each slice of bread.
• Top each with a lettuce leaf, then remaining slice of bread.
• Note that a milder hot sauce can be used, but increase the amount then.
• Dark rye bread is a great substitute for the pumpernickel.