Seven Stellar Seafood Sandwiches

Seven Stellar Seafood Sandwiches

Written by: Grace Parisi

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Seven Stellar Seafood Sandwiches

Celebrate National Sandwich Month with these 7 stellar seafood sandwiches. From crispy fried fish sandwiches to New England-Style salmon rolls, folded sushi sandwiches, and a clever pescatarian riff on the classic BLT, we've got you covered.


To get the most mileage out of your salmon, crisp the skin! In this recipe, a smoky, sweet blend of spices helps salmon skin emulate the flavor of bacon. It’s then paired with fresh, flavorful tomatoes, a healthy smear of mayo, and your favorite bread. This sandwich is more than a pescatarian stand-in for the classic BLT – it’s an experience all its own.

Photo by Julia Gartland

Nothing says classic, American summer like fried fish, battered in beer. Our version is perfect for al fresco dining, a summer party, or when that burger fatigue finally sets in.

Photo by Julia Gartland

Sushi may require a little effort to replicate at home, but don’t lose heart. If maki (handrolls) or onigiri (rice balls) are too involved for your sushi cravings, our simple sushi sandwich is a great option.

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As far as seafood sandwiches go, the lobster roll may reign supreme. But here’s what Big Lobster doesn’t want you to know: salmon works just as well and is much less work.

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We advise any sandwich purists to first try this tart, rich brown butter halibut salad. The open-face option may not meet your sandwich criteria, but it’s delicious – so pardon the controversy and just dig in.

Photo by Julia Gartland

We’ll say it: salmon makes as juicy a burger as beef. Unlike a beef burger, however, our salmon burgers come with flavor built in, like this version with fresh parsley and dill.

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No, lettuce cannot replace bread. If you’re gluten-intolerant, instead try a recipe where you won’t miss the bread at all, AKA our easy seafood larb served in crunchy lettuce cups.

Photo by Julia Gartland
Grace Parisi

Grace Parisi

Culinary Director Grace Parisi is a cook, writer and cookbook author. Formerly the Senior Test Kitchen Editor at Food & Wine Magazine and Executive Food Director at TimeInc Books, her work has appeared in Cooking Light, Health, O Magazine, Epicurious, Fitness, Today, Serious Eats, Martha Stewart, and many more. She’s the author of more than 6 books, among them The Portlandia Cookbook and Get Saucy, which was nominated for a James Beard award for Best Single Subject Cookbook.