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5 Sandwich Recipes to Take Your Lunch to the Next Level

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A good sandwich can make your day. A great one? That's something worth celebrating! And since it's Sandwich Day, we're giving one of our favourite lunch staples the attention it deserves. Here are five recipes worth trying!

Vitello Tonnato on bread

fishtales-recepten-tonijn-vitello-broodje-horizontaal.webp An Italian classic, now between two slices of bread! This sandwich brings together tender slices of veal or roast beef, fresh rocket, crunchy radish and a rich, creamy tonnato sauce made with tuna, anchovies and capers. All served on crispy Turkish bread and finished with Parmesan. It looks impressive, tastes even better and takes just 10 minutes to make. What's not to love?

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Smashed spicy sardines with lemon yogurt dip

Fishtales-blog-sandwichday-smashed.webp Like a little heat? Then this one's for you! Spicy sardines oil are roughly mashed and piled onto crispy toasted bread, together with a fresh, tangy yogurt dip and quick-pickled red onion. Creamy, crunchy, spicy and fresh, all in one bite.

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Club sandwich with smoked wild sockeye salmon

Fishtales-blog-sandwichday-club-zalm.webp Who doesn't love a good club sandwich? Especially when it's stacked high with delicious smoked wild sockeye salmon from Alaska! Think layers of golden toasted bread, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, crisp lettuce and a fresh lemon mayonnaise. Add the rich, smoky salmon and you've got a sandwich that makes any lunch feel a little special.

Get the smoked sockeye salmon club sandwich recipe

Kimchi tuna melt

Fishtales-blog-sandwichday-tunamelt.webp A classic tuna melt is already pretty hard to beat. But add some kimchi, and things get even better! This crispy, golden sandwich is filled with tender tuna, melted cheddar, spinach and tangy, spicy kimchi. The combination of gooey cheese, crunchy bread and a little kick of heat makes this one seriously hard to resist.

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Club Sandwich with Smoked Jack Mackerel

Fishtales-blog-sandwichday-club-horsmakreel.webp Another club sandwich, but this time with a delicious punchy twist! Smoked jack mackerel takes centre stage in this towering sandwich, layered with creamy avocado, fresh cucumber and crisp lettuce. The finishing touch? A horseradish mayonnaise that pairs perfectly with the rich, smoky fish. Stack it all between slices of toasted bread and you've got yourself one seriously good sandwich.

Get the smoked jack mackerel club sandwich recipe

Which one are you trying first?

Whether you're craving something spicy, cheesy, fresh or smoky, there's a sandwich for every appetite. And as these five recipes show, good fish can turn even the simplest lunch into something special. So grab your favourite bread, open a can - or get out that smoked fish - and start stacking. Happy Sandwich Day!

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Mar 31
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