Lime Barbecue Salmon Sandwiches

These fruity grilled salmon sandwiches are topped with a tangy apple slaw. The perfect combination for dinner outdoors.


Lime Barbecue Salmon Sandwiches


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: Makes 4 sandwiches.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  15x7x1/2-inch  cedar or alder grill plankOn Sale
  • 4  6- to 8-oz.  fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets, 1 inch thickOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  finely shredded lime peelOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/8  tsp.  ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 4    French or sourdough rolls, split and toastedOn Sale
  •     Apple SlawOn Sale

Directions
1.
At least 1 hour before grilling, soak plank in enough water to cover. Weight down plank to keep it submerged during soaking. Drain plank.
2.
Thaw salmon, if frozen. Rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels.
3.
In a small bowl, combine lime peel, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Brush lime mixture over both sides of salmon.
4.
For a charcoal grill, place plank on the grill rack directly over medium coals; heat about 5 minutes or until plank begins to crackle and smoke. Place salmon on plank. Cover; grill salmon for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Grill salmon as above.)
5.
Serve salmon on sourdough rolls topped with Apple Slaw. Makes 4 sandwiches.
6.
Apple Slaw: n a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil or salad oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup slivered tart red apple; 1 cup shredded green cabbage; 4 very thin onion slices, halved and separated into rings; and 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro. Toss mixture to combine. Cover and chill for up to 1 hour, stirring once. Makes about 2 cups.

Nutrition information
Calories 524, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 669 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 31%, Calcium 9%, Iron 13%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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