Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Looking for the best smoked salmon sandwich? This easy Salmon BLT sandwich with lemon herb mayo comes together in 15 minutes and tastes restaurant-worthy.
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The Smoked Salmon Sandwich That Reinvents the Classic BLT
There are some recipes you don’’t mess with. A classic BLT is usually one of them. But every now and then, a small upgrade turns something familiar into something you suddenly can’t stop thinking about.
This smoked salmon sandwich is exactly that kind of upgrade. It keeps everything you love about a traditional BLT – crispy bacon, juicy tomato, fresh lettuce – but adds silky smoked salmon and a lemon herb mayonnaise that makes the whole thing taste bright and just a little bit special.
It’s the kind of salmon BLT sandwich you can serve for brunch with friends, pack for a quick lunch, or throw together for dinner when you want something quick but still really amazing.
Why You Will Love This Salmon BLT
- Big flavor, with minimal effort. The lemon zest and herbs in the mayonnaise do a lot of heavy lifting, flavor-wise.
- Perfect any time of day. It works for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
- Easy to customize with different bread or herbs.
Smoked Salmon Sandwich Ingredients
A full recipe card, including exact ingredient amounts, appears at the bottom of this post.
- bread – we love a seedy whole wheat bread for its fiber content, but BLTs are great on everything from sourdough to baguette to brioche!
- bacon – you’ll need nice crispy bacon for this salmon BLT sandwich recipe. Crisp up a few slices using our tutorials for How To Cook Bacon In The Oven and Air Fryer Cooked Bacon.
- smoked salmon – stop by your local bagel shop for a portion, or buy a high quality brand at the grocery store. You want thinly sliced, lox-style smoked salmon here.
- lettuce – we love the crisp crunch of butter lettuce for BLTs. If that’s not your thing, try peppery arugula.
- tomato – a juicy, ripe tomato adds sweetness and classic BLT character to these delicious sandwiches.
- mayonnaise – Hellman’s, Dukes or something similar, and NEVER Miracle Whip, please. If you’re not into mayo, you could substitute cream cheese or even goat cheese here.
- fresh herbs – you’ll need at least one variety of fresh herb, finely chopped, for the lemon herb mayonnaise. We used basil, dill, and parsley, but chives, thyme, or tarragon also work well.
- lemon juice and zest – this will add a nice acidic punch to the herb mayo for this smoked salmon sandwich recipe.
- ground black pepper – a subtle kick that rounds out all the flavors.
How To Make Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
- MAYO. Stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, herbs and pepper.
- BUILD. Spread one side of each bread slice with the mayonnaise mixture. Layer the salmon, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes onto four of the bread slices, then top with the remaining bread.
Salmon BLT Recipe Home Chef Tips
- We highly recommend making a double batch of the Lemon Herb Mayo and use it for dipping Homemade Baked French Fries or Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes into later in the week.
- Since this is a simple sandwich with so few ingredients, the quality of the ingredients really matters. The ripest summer tomatoes and crispiest lettuce are what you want, if possible.
- Feel free to add avocado, red onions, cucumber slices, capers or sprouts if you wish!
What To Serve With This Smoked Salmon Sandwich Recipe
This Salmon BLT Sandwich pairs well with simple sides like:
- Spicy Potato Chips
- Grilled Corn On The Cob
- Midwest Potato Salad
- Balsamic Asparagus
- Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
It also works really well as part of a Brunch Buffet at home.
Smoked Salmon BLT Storage
- Refrigerate: Store components separately in airtight containers. Assembled sandwiches are best eaten immediately. Lemon herb mayonnaise and cooked bacon can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
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Ingredients
For the Lemon Herb Mayonnaise:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (recommended: basil, dill, parsley, chives, thyme and/or tarragon)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Sandwiches:
- 8 slices bread toasted
- 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 8 slices oven baked bacon
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
Instructions
- Make the Lemon Herb Mayonnaise: In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs and pepper until well combined
- Make the Sandwiches: Spread one side of each bread slice with mayonnaise mixture. Layer salmon, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes onto 4 bread slices and then top with remaining bread. Serve immediately.
I love this recipe, thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad to hear that, Alice!
These look so awesome!! I love, love, LOVE smoked salmon. Whenever I see it on a breakfast menu, I can’t say no! The mayo sounds amazing too– so much yummy flavor!
I’m with you, Jess. If I see the words “smoked salmon” on a brunch menu, my decision is made!
In our home we get the same staple ingredients week after week! We’re always trying to change things up a bit and so this is perfect. English muffins and smoked salmon is on the list for next week!
Awesome, Gabriel! I hope you enjoy it!