Smoked Salmon Grilled Cheese
This was our lunch last weekend and guess what? We’re still dreaming about it! It was that good. But really – how could melted gruyere and luxuriously smooth smoked salmon sandwiched between buttery grilled bread not be?
The two things that really elevate this sandwich from great to holy-crap-this-is-so-amazing status are fresh dill and lemon zest. Herbs and citrus are a great way to add a little zing and pop to meals in general, and do wonders in this grilled cheese. I highly suggest not skipping them. If you really don’t like dill – I know it is intense – I think a little chopped parsley in its place could work. Let me know if you try it.
This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch, but fancy enough for Easter brunch, or even Mother’s Day. I’m thinking a little mesclun salad on the side and boom – you’ve got the fanciest yet oh-so-simple meal in town.
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Smoked Salmon & Gruyere Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- Serves 4
- 8 slices of bread (I used Rye, but you're free to play with this)
- 8 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter, for the pan
Instructions
- Place 4 slices of the bread on a large clean work surface.
- Layer 1/8 cup of cheese, 1/4 of the salmon, a pinch of the lemon zest and dill, and then another 1/8 of cheese on each slice of bread (basically dividing everything in 4 among the slices of bread), then top each with another slice of bread.
- Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches, two at a time, and cook until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Repeat for all of the sandwiches, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
- Cut in half and serve at once.
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
Wow this sounds so good. Smoke salmon is the best, and now I want to make this.
Samantha @FerraroKitchen says
LOVE smoked salmon!!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
I did not have breakfast yet.. I want this sandwich, please.. that is bad that I do not have smoked salmon at my home now:(
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
All that cheesy goodness! Love the combination of flavors and the fresh dill!
simple green moms says
This looks delicious! Definitely have to add this to my lunch menu =)
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
I love everything about this. The smoked salmon, the rye, the dill… the CHEESE. I need it all in my belly ASAP.
jenna says
What a delicious sandwhich! These ingredients pair so well together. Gorgeous!!
Claire Gallam says
Oh my!!! I love the flavors here!
Tieghan Gerard says
Yeah, holy crap this is amazing pretty much sums this sandwich up. Looks so good! 🙂
Barbara says
I could eat the page, it looks so delicious
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
OH! I love this creative grilled cheese…so perfect for Grilled Cheese month! Pinned!