Spicy Salmon Sandwich with Ginger-Peperoncini Aioli
By
carmell childs
@carmelldc
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Blue Ribbon Recipe
This marinade and aioli are one fearsome duo! Wow your guests (and yourself) with this fancy - yet simple - sammie.
The Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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1/2 creal mayonnaise
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2 tspfresh ginger; finely minced
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1/2 tspcapers; finely minced
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1 tspgarlic & dill golden peperoncini, finely minced
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SPICY CITRUS MARINADE
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1/4 cextra virgin olive oil plus a little for brushing on grill
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1 tspmontreal steak seasoniong
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2 tsplemon zest, grated
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1 tspcrushed garlic
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3 tspminced, garlic & dill golden greek peperoncini
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1/2 tspcapers; minced
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1/4 tspgarlic salt
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2 Tbspfresh lemon juice; divided
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1 Tbspjuice from the garlic & dill golden greek peperoncini bottle
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SANDWICH INGREDIENTS
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2parmesan or italian ciabatta buns, sliced horizontally to form buns (approx. the same size as fish fillets)
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2pieces of green leaf lettuce
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1english cucumber, peeled and sliced on a mandolin
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1tomato, sliced
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2salmon filets (3.5"x 5"x1/2")
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2-3garlic & dill golden greek peperoncini sliced into rings for sandwich
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·*ginger-peperoncin aioli
How to Make Spicy Salmon Sandwich with Ginger-Peperoncini Aioli
- To prepare Ginger-Peperoncini Aioli combine the first 4 ingredients in a small dish and chill in the refrigerator.
- To make Spicy Citrus Marinade combine the first 7 ingredients PLUS one tbsp lemon juice in a large zip-lock bag; shake to combine. Remove 2 tbsp. and reserve for brushing on bread.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp. lemon juice and the peperoncini juice to the zip-lock bag; shake to combine; add fish fillets. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 30-40 minutes. - After brushing a little oil on grill heat to medium-high. Carefully grill fish fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until toothpick inserted in the center of fillets comes out dry, or fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare Ciabatta by brushing the reserved marinade over the surface area of the bread, cut sides up. Place bread (cut-side down) directly on grill rack, grill until edges just begin to brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble sandwiches by generously spreading the bottom buns with Ginger-Peperoncini Aioli. Layer lettuce, cucumbers, 2 slices tomato (on each), and salmon fillets*, top with desired amount of sliced peperoncini. Place bun on top and enjoy!! *For easier eating you may flake fish with a fork and distribute evenly over sandwich.