Making sloppy joes with ground sockeye salmon is our wild take on a classic American sandwich. Ground sockeye salmon sloppy joes are hearty, lean, and rich in heart healthy fats and vitamin D, making this a guilt-free comfort food option for weekday lunches.
The robust flavor of ground sockeye salmon becomes a surprisingly meaty backdrop for zesty, homemade sloppy joe sauce — even picky eaters and traditionalists might not be able to tell that this sloppy joe is made with wild-caught seafood instead of a conventional ground meat.
Onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and a pinch of smoked paprika and chili powder give the ground sockeye a rich, aromatic base of flavor. To that, you’ll just need to mix in some basic ingredients you probably have in your fridge and pantry: ketchup, yellow mustard, tomato paste, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce. A splash of red wine vinegar at the end gives the sloppy joes just the right amount of zing.
To serve these, brioche rolls are perfect. They’re soft, just a little sweet, and will soak up any sauciness from the sloppy joe mix. And don’t neglect to top your sloppy joes with a handful of zesty pickles for some snappy texture.
