BLACKENED SALMON SANDWICHES

Blackened Salmon Sandwiches image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
4 four-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed
4 slices crusty bread
1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

Place cumin seed, fennel seed, oregano, and thyme in a spice grinder. Pulse until finely chopped but not powdery. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in paprika, cayennepepper, 1 1/2teaspoons salt, and 1/4teaspoon black pepper; set aside. In anothersmall bowl, whisk together horseradish, yogurt, honey, remaining1/2teaspoonsalt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper; set aside.
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Coat each fillet with 2 teaspoons of spice blend; pat with fingers. Place fillets in hot skillet. Cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Flip fillets; cook through, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to plate; set aside.
To assemble, spread bread with horseradish mixture.Top with arugula and onion. Flake salmon into chunks; place on sandwiches. Drizzle with remaining horseradish mixture; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 g, Cholesterol 63 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, Sodium 772 g