Salmon Sandwiches for the Festive Table
A refined, restaurant-level appetizer ready in just 20 minutes! These salmon sandwiches will instantly attract attention at the festive table. They’re not only beautiful but also delicious - even sophisticated gourmets will love them. The pesto sauce adds a special flavor note.
Updated : 13 October, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
150 grams
Lašišos
100 grams
Mozzarella
30 grams
Butter
150 grams
White bread
2
Tomato
Pesto
50 grams
Basil
1
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Olive oil
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Start by making the pesto sauce. You can save time by using store-bought pesto. For the sauce, use either large-leaf or small-leaf basil. Traditionally, pesto is made with olive oil, but you can use any oil you like.
Step 2
Place the washed basil, olive oil, garlic clove, salt, and pepper into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 3
Prepare the rest of the ingredients. You can replace white wheat bread with whole grain or another type to your taste. Lightly salted salmon can be substituted with another type of red fish, salted or smoked. The butter should be at room temperature, so take it out of the fridge in advance.
Step 4
Slice the salmon thinly. If you have pre-sliced fish, it will save time. If using a whole fillet, slightly freeze it before slicing for easier handling.
Step 5
Cut the tomatoes in half and slice them thinly. Choose firm yet juicy tomatoes; soft ones lose shape and can ruin the dish’s appearance.
Step 6
Slice the mozzarella ball thinly. Use brined mozzarella (not pizza mozzarella). Pat it dry with a paper towel after removing it from the brine.
Step 7
Spread a thin layer of room-temperature butter on each slice of bread.
Step 8
On one side of each slice, place a piece of lightly salted fish.
Step 9
Next to the fish, add a slice of mozzarella.
Step 10
Place tomato slices on top of the cheese.
Step 11
Drizzle a little pesto sauce over the sandwiches.
Step 12
Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh basil. Black sesame looks especially elegant on white cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy!