Pacific Coast Salmon Rolls with Bacon & Fennel Tart

Name: Pacific Coast Salmon Rolls with Bacon & Fennel Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 strips Bacon; 1/2 bulbs Fennel, Cored And Trimmed; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 8 ounces, weight Wild Salmon, No Bones, No Skin; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 whole Sandwich Rolls; For Serving: Lettuce, Red Onion, Etc

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Cut the bacon into small pieces and dice the fennel.
3
Toss the bacon and fennel together in a small pan.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring 3-4 times for 30 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the fennel tender but not brown.
5
Put the mayonnaise in a medium-sized bowl.
6
Drain the bacon and fennel mixture on paper toweling.
7
When completely cool, stir the mixture into the mayonnaise along with the cilantro and lemon juice.
8
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
9
Cut the salmon into 1 to 2 cubes, toss with the olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
10
In the bottom of a double boiler with a steamer insert, bring about 1 of water to the boil.
11
Place the salmon in the steamer, ensuring no pieces overlap.
12
Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium and steam for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the salmon is firm to the touch and just before beads of white fat appear on its surface (see note).
13
Remove salmon to a plate and cool completely.
14
Serve on soft rolls with lettuce, red onion and plenty of the cilantro tartar sauce.
15
Notes: The more you cook with salmon, the better youll anticipate the appearance of the white beads.
16
Perfectly medium-rare salmon is removed from the heat just before these little drops of fat appear.
17
Keep the leftover tartar sauce, covered, in the fridge for up to 5 days.

470

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 strips Bacon, 1/2 bulbs Fennel, Cored And Trimmed, 1/2 cups Mayonnaise, 1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Pacific Coast Salmon Rolls with Bacon & Fennel Tartar Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Pacific Coast Salmon Rolls with Bacon & Fennel Tartar Sauce

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