Salmon with Aioli

After a weekend of Superbowl cooking, I figured I'd do an easy meatless Monday dish (That took less than 15 minutes to make!!).

I snagged the last two ciabatta rolls at Wegmans and picked up a filet of salmon. I typically by the processed, salmon burgers but I realized that the fresher salmon cost just as much as the frozen burgers! My family enjoys these salmon sandwiches during the summer so because they're calling for snow tonight, I figured I'd have a taste of the warmer weather.

I topped the fish with homemade aioli- which was my first time making that spread. Overall I thought it turned out well, especially if you like garlic!!

Ingredients: Serves 2

Salmon Filet--- about 12oz
Ciabatta rolls---2
Olive Oil--- 2 TBSP
Aioli--- For recipe click HERE
Lemon Juice--- 1 TSP
Salt and Pepper--- Pinch of Each

STEP BY STEP:

• 1. Turn stove burner on Medium-High and oil 11" pan 

• 2. Season salmon with lemon juice, salt, and pepper

• 3. Add salmon to pan and cook on each side until a nice grey/brown crust forms (about 3-4 minutes on either side)

• 4. Once cooked through, remove fish and allow to rest for 5 minutes

• 5. In the mean time, slice rolls add to the pan, toast while the fish is resting

• 6.Spread aioli on the rolls and make a sandwich. Feel free to dress it with tomatoes, spinach, pickles, etc...

Serve with a side of rice and enjoy!