This is practically a no-recipe recipe: Brush a bit of BBQ sauce onto a fillet of salmon, broil it, then tuck it between a couple pieces of bread with your favorite accouterments. It’s a fast, easy recipe that you can make with minimal ingredients that pack maximum flavor.
The robust taste of salmon pairs up nicely with any style of BBQ sauce you like, whether you prefer something spicy, sweet, or vinegary. Use a good store bought sauce, or if you’re feeling adventurous, find a recipe you like for a homemade batch and use that instead.
But before you start broiling, we have a couple of tips for you that will make this simple, satisfying sandwich even better:
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An optional step: Brine the fillet in a saltwater solution (1 tablespoon salt per 1 cup cold water) before cooking for extra flavor and moisture. You can do this while the broiler is preheating.
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Line the baking sheet or dish with aluminum foil — this will catch any excess BBQ sauce to make cleanup easier, since the sugars in the sauce can burn onto the sheet/dish.
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Pick a zesty, crunchy ingredient to add contrast and texture to the sandwich. Try a crunchy slaw, sliced pickles, or quick-pickled onions.
