Smoked Salmon Melt

Ingredients:

8oz Alaska Smokehouse Smoked Salmon, drained and flaked

2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon dried dill

1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper or lemon zest and black pepper

2 stalks celery, diced

1/2 small red bell pepper, diced

Sliced pickles

4 slices cheddar cheese

4 slices sourdough bread

2 tablespoons butter

Salt to taste

Preparation:

Mix together in a large bowl smoked salmon, mayonnaise, celery, bell pepper, and seasoning.  Heat a large pan on medium low heat until warm.  Butter one slice of bread, then place butter side down in the pan.  Layer the sandwich with 2 slices of cheddar cheese, pickles, salmon mixture, cheddar cheese, then top with second buttered piece of bread.  Repeat with second sandwich.

Cook sandwiches on one side for four to 6 minutes, then flip.  Reduce heat to low, then cover the pan and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes.  Sandwiches should be golden brown, and the cheese should be melted.   Check sandwiches as they cook to prevent burning.  If sandwiches start to look dark, flip them.