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Fresh Salmon Croque Madame

A classic Croque Madame is a grilled cheese sandwich with a fried egg on top. In this version, the soft yolk becomes a delicious sauce for an open-faced sandwich of grilled salmon on a bed of Swiss chard. Yields 2 open-faced sandwiches

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small bunch Swiss chard or other leafy green, washed, dried
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 1/2-inch-thick slices country hearth bread
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 Tbs. cream cheese
1 Tbs. capers, drained and rinsed
Two 4-oz. salmon fillets, skin removed
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
2 large eggs

Heat 1 Tbs. of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted and soft, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool slightly.

Heat a panini or sandwich press according to the manufacturer's instructions. Brush both sides of each slice of bread with 1 Tbs. of the olive oil. Place on the press, pull the top down, and cook until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Rub one side of each toasted slice with the garlic clove. Spread 1 Tbs. of cream cheese on each slice. Sprinkle with the capers.

Brush the salmon on both sides with the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the salmon on the press, pull the top down, and cook until seared and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, at least 3 minutes.

While the salmon is cooking, heat the butter in a medium skillet. Carefully crack the eggs into the skillet, taking care not to break the yolks. Sprinkle 1 tsp. water onto each egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook on medium-high heat until the whites are firm and the yolks are still soft, 2 to 3 minutes.

Arrange the cooked greens on top of the cream cheese, place a salmon fillet on top of each bed of greens, and slide a fried egg on top of each piece of salmon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a bowl of Tomato-Fennel Soup.

photo: Ellen Silverman
From Book Panini Express , pp. 108
September 29, 2008




user reviews

Star Star Star Star Star This is DELICIOUS!!!!! The wild pacific salmon was on sale, what a perfect use for it. I made an individual portion just for myself. Will definitely be a go to for me!
Star Star Star Star Star What a perfect light supper! All in one plate and a beautiful presentation.