BBQ salmon flatbread topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, sliced into squares on a rustic wooden board.

These BBQ Wild Alaska Salmon Flatbreads are a flavor-packed, quick-fix meal that combines the smoky, savory richness of canned wild Alaska salmon with tangy barbecue sauce, melted cheddar and mozzarella, and caramelized onions. Topped with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and a sprinkle of cilantro, they’re as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for a casual dinner, game-day snack, or easy appetizer, this flatbread is a crowd-pleaser that brings big flavor with minimal effort. Canned sockeye or canned pink work perfectly in this recipe. Alternatively, you can lightly crumble baked salmon or smoked salmon for a flavor twist.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Alaska Seafood.

  • Prep Time:

    20 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    7 minutes

  • Total Time:

    27 minutes, not including bacon/onion cook time

  • Servings:

    2-4

  • Ingredients:

    • 2 packaged flatbreads (approximately 4.5” x 11” each)
    • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 can (7.5 oz.) traditional pack canned salmon or 1 can (6 to 7.1 oz.) skinless, boneless canned salmon, drained and chunked. (Wild Alaskan canned smoked salmon also works well here for a richer smokehouse flavor.)
    • 3/4 cup caramelized, sliced onions
    • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled applewood-smoked bacon
    • 1/4 cup diced tomato
    • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    • 2 tablespoons canned french-fried onions

  • Instructions:

    1. Heat oven to 400F. Place flatbreads onto baking sheet(s). Spread barbecue sauce onto breads; sprinkle cheeses evenly over sauce. Top flatbreads with drained salmon, caramelized onions, crumbled bacon and diced tomato. 
    2. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese bubbles.  Remove from oven; sprinkle with cilantro and crispy onions.

New to canned salmon or wondering how different types compare? Visit our Understanding Canned Salmon guide.

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