Author Notes
About a month ago I was in my supermarket and I saw a pastrami smoked salmon but since one of the ingredients was garlic, and I'm allergic, it prompted me to come up with my own recipe. The result was a savory, sweet salmon that makes a world class mock ruben sandwich! It is by far my greatest creation this year and possibly ever. —nycnomad
Ingredients
- Pastrami Spice Blend
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1/2 teaspoon
Ground Sea Salt
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1 tablespoon
Freshly Ground Ginger
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1/8 cup
Turbinado Cane Sugar
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2 tablespoons
Coriander Seed
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1 tablespoon
Peppercorns (Mixed)
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2 tablespoons
Fennel Seeds
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1/2 teaspoon
Ground Allspice
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2 pinches
Ground Cloves
- Pastrami Salmon Ruben Sandwich
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2
Salmon Steaks
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Pastrami Spice Mix
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1/3 cup
Sauerkraut
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4
Slices Rye Bread (I use Gluten-Free)
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2-4 tablespoons
Thousand Island Dressing
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2 tablespoons
Olive Oil
Directions
- Pastrami Spice Blend
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Grind the peppercorns, coriander and fennel seeds.
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Add the salt, ginger, cloves, allspice and sugar.
- Pastrami Salmon Ruben Sandwich
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Coat the salmon steaks with the spice mix from above rubbing it into the meat gently but coating the meat thoroughly. Allow it to marinate for at least 3 hours.
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Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over a low flame. Cook the fish spice side down for 3-5 minutes or until slightly browned and crispy. Be careful not to let the flame get too high or the sugar will burn and smoke. Using tongs, gently turn the salmon and brown the other sides.
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Toast the slices of bread and prepare the thousand island dressing (I use a blend of vegan mayo and home made catsup with a bit of chopped sweet gherkin).
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Once the salmon has cooked through, about 6-10 mins, allow it to cool for a few minutes and then assemble the sandwich.
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Enjoy!!!!
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