04/24/2026
Open-Faced Salmon BLTs
Avocado Aioli:
2 avocados, halved and pitted
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
Juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
BLTs:
1 tablespoon Miss Brown’s House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces
5 slices thick-cut bacon
1 tablespoon canola oil
5 thick-cut slices of brioche bread, buttered and toasted
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
2 cups baby arugula
Red w**e vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Miss Brown's House Seasoning:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Special equipment: food processor
For the avocado aioli: Combine the avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and puree until very smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble the BLTs.
For the BLTs: Stir together the House Seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl. Coat both sides of the salmon fillets with the spice blend. Set aside.
Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet until browned and crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Add the oil to the skillet and heat on medium-high heat until hot. Add the salmon pieces and cook until just cooked through but still slightly pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the salmon to a plate.
Cut the brioche into triangles and spread with the avocado aioli. Top with the tomatoes, arugula, bacon pieces, and the salmon. Drizzle with the red w**e vinegar and olive oil before serving.
Miss Brown's House Seasoning:
Yield: 5 teaspoons
Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.