Salmon Bagel Sandwiches
This isn’t your typical lox bagel. This savory bagel sandwich uses our favorite slow-cooked salmon, seasoned with an aromatic blend of lemongrass, fennel, scallions, and dry white wine. Instead of serving this dish open-faced, we layer toasted everything bagels with a cream cheese mixture flavored with chives, radishes, fill, lemon zest, and lemon juice for a fresh, light taste. Spread a hearty amount on the bagel, then top with sliced salmon, fresh arugula, thinly sliced red onions, and cucumber. This sandwich makes an amazing brunch option, as well as a weekday lunch. It feels a little rich and indulgent with the salmon and cream cheese without going overboard with the ingredients. Simple, flavorful, and unique—exactly what we’re always on the look out for!
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut into 4-inch pieces
1 fennel bulb (about 14 oz.), sliced
4 scallions, halved crosswise
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 (2-lb.) center-cut, skin-on salmon fillet
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
3 tablespoons finely chopped radishes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 everything bagels, split
1 cup arugula
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
February 2018
