Salmon Pesto Focaccia Sandwiches
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Salmon Pesto Focaccia Sandwiches—an elevated twist on the classic sandwich that’s bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring perfectly roasted salmon fillets seasoned with garlic, lemon, and spices, layered on toasted focaccia bread slathered with vibrant, herbaceous pesto, this recipe offers the ultimate gourmet experience. Crisp arugula, juicy tomato slices, and sweet red onion add fresh crunch, while the focaccia’s pillowy interior and golden crust create the perfect foundation for this hearty yet refined meal. Ready in just 35 minutes and serving four, these sandwiches are ideal for lunch, picnics, or casual dinners, offering a refreshing burst of Mediterranean-inspired flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Salmon fillet
- 1 large loaf Focaccia bread
- 120 grams Pesto sauce
- 60 grams Arugula leaves
- 2 large Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salmon.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the salmon is baking, slice the focaccia loaf horizontally to create a top and bottom layer. Cut the loaf into 4 equal sandwich portions and lightly toast the pieces in the oven or on a grill pan.
Slice the tomatoes and the red onion thinly. Set aside.
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of pesto sauce onto the cut side of each focaccia piece.
Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks and arrange evenly onto the bottom halves of the focaccia sandwiches.
Layer the arugula leaves, tomato slices, and red onion slices on top of the salmon.
Place the top halves of the focaccia onto the sandwiches to complete them.
Serve immediately with the remaining lemon cut into wedges for an extra burst of fresh citrus flavor if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.6 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1822 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*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.
