Blt with Smoked Bacon Beefsteak Tomato Arugula and Lemon Aioli
Elevate your classic BLT with this gourmet twist featuring smoky, crispy bacon, juicy beefsteak tomato slices, peppery arugula, and a zesty homemade lemon aioli. Perfectly golden sourdough bread provides the ideal canvas for this flavorful sandwich, while the aioli—infused with fresh lemon juice, zest, and garlic—adds a bright, creamy finish to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this recipe is easy enough for a quick lunch yet elegant enough to impress. Ready to serve two, this BLT recipe celebrates bold flavors and fresh ingredients, making it a satisfying option for sandwich lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Smoked bacon
- 1 large Beefsteak tomato
- 2 cups Arugula
- 4 slices Sourdough or country bread
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the smoked bacon slices until they are crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
While the bacon cooks, slice the beefsteak tomato into even 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Set aside.
To make the lemon aioli, finely grate the garlic clove into a mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Lightly toast the sourdough or country bread slices until golden brown. You can use a toaster or broil them in the oven for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Assemble the BLT: Spread a generous layer of lemon aioli on one side of each slice of toasted bread. On the bottom slice, layer 4 slices of crispy smoked bacon, a few slices of beefsteak tomato, and 1 cup of arugula. Top with the second slice of bread, lemon aioli side down.
Repeat the assembly process for the second sandwich.
Slice each sandwich in half, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet BLT with a hint of citrusy brightness from the lemon aioli!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.8 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 5419 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.7 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1656 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
