Leftover Salmon Melt Recipe

Name: Leftover Salmon Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, chopped; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste; 2 cups mashed cooked salmon; 1/4 cup mayonnaise, or to taste; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon mustard; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 baguette; 1 tomato, sliced, or more to taste; 1/3 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/3 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 cups mashed cooked salmon
1/4 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 baguette
1 tomato, sliced, or more to taste
1/3 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
2
Melt butter in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
3
Mix onion and garlic with salmon, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, mustard, and parsley until combined. Season with more salt and pepper as desired.
4
Slice baguette on a bias into 10 or 12 pieces. Place slices on a baking sheet.
5
Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely that they don't burn. Top bread with the salmon mixture. Add a slice or two of tomatoes to each. Sprinkle mozzarella, Swiss, and Parmesan cheese on top.
6
Broil until cheese is melted and golden, 3 to 5 minutes.

498

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 onion, chopped, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Leftover Salmon Melt falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Leftover Salmon Melt

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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