So it’s similar to bagel and lox, but just different enough.

It feels a little rich and indulgent with the salmon and cream cheese without going overboard with the ingredients.

Learn how to make salmon bagel sandwiches.

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They’re simple, flavorful, and uniqueexactly what we’re always on the look out for!

What Is Bagel and Lox?

Bagel and lox is a classic breakfast food.

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Lox is another name for brined or smoked salmon.

This salmon is often sharper, a bit brighter, and certainly has a stronger fish flavor.

Our salmon bagel sandwich isn’t bagel and lox.

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We use slow-cooked salmon, not smoked salmon, but it’s inspired by the classic combo.

How To Make Salmon Bagel Sandwiches

The longest wait for these sandwiches is cooking the salmon.

Everything else comes together quickly.

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), sliced

4scallions, halved crosswise

1/3cupwater

1/3cupdry white wine

1(2-lb.)

Place folded parchment in bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, letting ends extend partially up sides.

Add water and wine.

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Sprinkle salmon fillets with salt and pepper; place on lemongrass mixture.

Top salmon with remaining lemongrass, scallions, and fennel.

Using parchment paper liner as handles, lift salmon from slow cooker, allowing liquid to drain off.

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Discard mixture in slow cooker.

Prepare the Bagel Sandwich:

Spread mixture on bottom halves of 4 split everything bagels.

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