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Tinned-Salmon Niçoise Sandwich
Skip the tuna next time you get a hankering for a pan bagnat and try this canned salmon twist on the classic Provençal sandwich.
👥 4 Servings👤 Emma Teal Laukitis📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Using a slotted spoon, gently lower 2 large eggs into a small saucepan of boiling water. Cook, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a gentle boil, ⏱️ 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool.
large eggs2
2
Meanwhile, whisk zest and juice of 1 lemon, 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped, 2 small garlic cloves, finely grated, and ¼ cup mayonnaise in a small bowl. Taste anchovy mayo and season with kosher salt if needed.
Zest and juice of 1 lemonoil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped2Kosher salt
3
Place two 6-oz. cans salmon, preferably wild and smoked, in a medium bowl and gently break up into large pieces with a rubber spatula or large spoon. Add 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, ½ Persian cucumber, quartered lengthwise, cut into ½" pieces, 1 cup torn sweet basil leaves, ⅓ cup drained Peppadew peppers in brine, sliced, ⅓ cup mixed olives (such as Kalamata and Castelvetrano), pitted, sliced, 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, and 1 Tbsp. drained capers; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently to combine. Taste and add up to 1 Tbsp. Peppadew brine to sweeten if needed.
6-oz. cans salmon, preferably wild and smoked2torn sweet basil leaves1 cup. extra-virgin olive oil3 Tbsp. drained capers1 Tbsp
4
Peel eggs and slice crosswise. Slice 1 baguette in half lengthwise; spread cut sides generously with anchovy mayo and 2 Tbsp. whole grain mustard. Arrange 2 cups baby arugula on bottom half and layer with 2 medium heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes, thickly sliced. Spoon salmon mixture over; tuck eggs into gaps. Close up sandwich and cut crosswise into quarters.
large eggs2. whole grain mustard2 Tbspbaby arugula2 cupsmedium heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes, thickly sliced2
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