SALMON AND GUACAMOLE SANDWICHES

SALMON AND GUACAMOLE SANDWICHES image

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ripe avocados
1/4c freshly squeezed lime juice
4 scallions, chopped
1/4c minced red onion
1T minced jalapeno
1t minced garlic
1t salt
1/2t black pepper
8 slices applewood smoked bacon (optional)
4 salmon fillets, 4oz each
4 ciabatta rolls (or other rolls of your choice)
arugula

Steps:

Scoop avocado flesh into a large bowl. Add lime juice,scallions, red onion, jalapeno, garlic, salt and pepper and mash everything together. If using bacon, roast on a rack over a rimmed baking sheet at 400 degrees for about 15-20 mins. Set aside to cool. Heat a cast iron skillet for 5 mins, until very hot. Rub salmon fillets with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn over and oil salt/pepper the skin side of fillets. Place in pan skin side up for 2 mins. Turn and cook 2 mins on other side. Place skillet in a 400 degree oven for 2 mins. Remove fish from pan. Cover with foil and let rest for 10-15 mins. Slice rolls in half lengthwise and toast in oven at 400 degrees for 5-10 mins, until lightly toasted. Assemble sandwiches: Spread about 2T guacamole on bottom of each roll. Remove skin from salmon fillets and place on top of guacamole, breaking fillet in half to fit on roll, top that with 2 pieces bacon (if using), then some arugula. Spread tops of rolls with guacamole and press onto sandwich.