Grilling the fish makes it moist and tender.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Step 1
Mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons basil and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Step 2
Mix remaining 3 tablespoons basil, olive oil and lemon juice in large glass baking dish. Add salmon to oil mixture; turn to coat. Cover; chill 1 to 4 hours.
Step 3
Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add onion to drippings in skillet. Sauté until onion is tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill fish until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Grill bread just until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Spread mayonnaise mixture over 1 side of bread slices. Top each of 4 bread slices with 2 bacon slices, 2 tomato slices, 1/4 of onion, 1 salmon fillet and 2 lettuce leaves. Cover with remaining bread slices.
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Reviews (31)
Back to TopFor heaven's sake, did not realize this was a Jamison recipe. I made it the first time July 24, 2000 and just ran across it in an old folder. We thought it was wonderful and I'm ready to make it again!! Jean Denham, a Chef's Journey
cjdacook
Straits of Juan de Fuca
8/27/2012
Pan fried the salmon, and used peppered bacon but otherwise followed the recipe. This is a keeper.
Anonymous
Concord, CA
1/13/2012
Made this last night for dinner and everyone enjoyed it. Adapted it to what I had on hand. Used tilapia, dried basil for the marinade and marinated at room temp for 30 mins, removed a lot of the bacon fat before cooking the onion, used unadulterated mayo on the sandwich. Very tasty will make again.
Anonymous
Toronto, ON
11/3/2009
I completely messed this up. I didn't read through the recipe and added all the basil and lemon to the mayo. I also over-grilled the bread. Nonetheless, this was delicious! I will definitely make it again.
Anonymous
Marin County, CA
7/1/2009
This recipe is so simple and has such amazing flavor! The only thing I changed was grilling the salmon on a cedar plank.
ruthcashen
Renton, WA
3/1/2008
Mmmmmmmm! I love this sandwich! My husband who is not much of a Salmon eater, took this as a late night snack after we had, had it for supper earlier that day. He NEVER does this; so it must be good!
JDuhard
WPG, MB
1/13/2008
Wonderful!
Anonymous
Virginia
9/30/2007
YEAH BABY!!! make this! don't forget the bacon :)
cashmoney
sf, ca
7/18/2007
fantastic! I used whitefish instead of salmon and vidalia onions because that's what I had... but truly fantastic. Everyone loved it.
Anonymous
Ithaca,NY
7/15/2007
did not marinate, didn't have time and good salmon doesn't need it. used miracle whip which is sooo good and apple smoked bacon. yum yum yummy yum.
cashmoney
SF, CAdid not mari
6/3/2007
These were outstanding. I have made them twice and they were a big hit both times. The second time I used dried basil and baked the salmon - it was just as good.
Anonymous
Long Island, NY
5/28/2007
Wonderful- we've made this many times.
Anonymous
Virginia
8/11/2006
Made the salmon itself and mayo. Great. Bacon was not even considered.
lhumble
Calgary, AB
12/31/2005
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ewaltrs
San Francisco, CA
8/16/2005
Awesome sandwich. Just make sure you season the mayo to taste (i always end up using more salt) On recommendation from another review, used smoked cheese instead of bacon (vegetarian girlfriend) and came out great (but would like to try it with bacon one day on my own.
robbieQ
vancouver, canada
1/30/2005
