Open Faced Salmon and Avocado Sandwich on Sourdough with Honey and Crushed Red Pepper
A beautifully layered open faced sandwich on toasted sourdough with mashed avocado, peppery arugula, flaked fresh salmon, a sliced boiled egg, crushed red pepper, and a drizzle of honey. Fresh, nourishing, and stunning on the plate in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 thick sliced sourdough bread toasted
- 1 ripe avocado mashed
- 1 handful fresh arugula
- 1 fresh salmon fillet (approx 4 to 5 oz) cooked and flaked
- 1 egg boiled and sliced
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 drizzle raw honey (approximately 1 tsp)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil for cooking salmon
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 2 minutes then flake into large pieces with a fork.
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently lower the egg in and cook for 8 minutes for a jammy yolk or 10 minutes for fully hard boiled. Transfer to an ice bath for 2 minutes, peel, and slice into even rounds.
- Toast the sourdough until deeply golden and crunchy.
- While the toast is still warm, spread the mashed avocado generously all the way to the edges. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Layer the fresh arugula evenly across the avocado.
- Pile the flaked salmon on top of the arugula, spreading it evenly across the toast.
- Fan the boiled egg slices in a row down the center of the salmon.
- Scatter the crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of honey over everything. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best jammy egg, cook for exactly 8 minutes and transfer immediately to an ice bath. The yolk should be set but still slightly soft and deeply golden in color.
- Season the avocado layer with salt before adding the other toppings — a well-seasoned avocado base makes the whole sandwich taste better.
- Use a thick slice of sourdough for the best structure. A thin slice will not hold up under the toppings.
- Leftover salmon works beautifully here and makes this sandwich even faster to assemble.
- The honey and crushed red pepper combination is the signature finish — do not skip either one. The contrast of sweet and spicy against the rich salmon and creamy avocado is what makes this sandwich unforgettable.
- Serve and eat immediately after assembly. The toast will soften if left to sit.