Cajun Salmon Sandwich With Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise

This is one of Aaron's most popular recipes! Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo, Jr.Show: The Next Food Network StarEpisode: Star Quality-Try the spice on other things like hard boiled eggs, potato salad, etc. It's delicious!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 8  ounces salmon
• 1 -2  tablespoon  seafood  cajun seasoning (recipe follows)
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  ciabatta roll
• 2 -3  leaves green leaf lettuce
• 1⁄2 tomatoes, sliced thin
• 1⁄2 red onion, sliced thin

• Seafood Cajun Seasoning

• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2  teaspoons paprika
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  teaspoons  granulated garlic
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon gumbo file
• 1  teaspoon  Old Bay Seasoning

• Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise

• 3  ounces  goat cheese
• 4  ounces mayonnaise (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3  sprigs parsley
•  salt
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Season the salmon with Seafood Cajun Seasoning.
3. In a medium saute pan, saute salmon in butter on medium-high heat, fat side down, until golden brown. Using a metal spatula turn salmon over and cook until golden brown. Transfer salmon onto a small sheet tray and place in oven for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest.
4. Slice ciabatta roll lengthwise and place under broiler until lightly golden. Spread Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise on roll. Arrange salmon, lettuce, tomatoes and onions on roll. Enjoy!
5. Seafood Cajun Seasoning:
6. In a medium bowl, combine cayenne pepper, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion powder, gumbo file and crab boil seasoning.
7. Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise:
8. In a medium bowl, mix goat cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.