Tangy Fish Sandwiches Recipes

FISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Begin by gathering and prepping all of the fish sandwich ingredients according to the ingredients list above to have organized and ready for use.
• To prepare your fish, place the cod fillets into a large bowl and add in a couple of good pinches of salt and pepper, plus the paprika, granulated garlic and onion, cayenne, lemon zest and juice, and toss to coat the fish. Marinate for 10-20 minutes.
• While the fish marinates, gather and prep all of your spicy slaw ingredients according to the ingredients list above to have organized and ready for use.
• To prepare the spicy slaw dressing, in a bowl combine the mayo, garlic, sea salt (about ¼ teaspoon), a couple of pinches of black pepper, the dill, cayenne, mustard and pickle juice, and whisk to blend and thoroughly combine. Reserve 1/2 cup of this dressing to spread on the buns before assembling the sandwiches.
• Place the coleslaw mix-the shredded cabbages and carrots-into a large bowl, and add as much of the slaw dressing to the mix as desired (you may end up using all of it), thoroughly mixing the dressing into the slaw to combine. Keep cold in the fridge until ready to use.
• To bread your fish fillets, prepare your breading station by adding the flour to a medium-large bowl, next add the eggs into another bowl and whisk to blend, then add the panko to another medium-large bowl, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper (even cayenne, if desired).
• Dip each cod fillet into the flour, next into the whisked eggs, followed by a firm press into the panko breadcrumbs until well-coated. Place the breaded fillets onto a plate or platter. Repeat with remaining fillets.
• Once all are coated, heat enough peanut oil (or other high-heat oil) in a cast iron skillet or heavy bottom skillet to shallow fry (about an 1" worth), and slowly heat the oil until shimmery and hot. Add the fish fillets (working in batches of two, if necessary) into the hot oil, and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through and deeply golden-brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined wire rack. Repeat with any remaining fish fillets.
• To assemble your fish sandwiches, spread a small amount of the reserved slaw dressing/sauce onto both top and bottom buns, then add a few pickle slices (or pickle "chips") to the bottom bun. Now place a fried fish fillet over the pickles, top with a generous amount of spicy slaw, and cover with the top bun.
• Serve hot with fries or thick-cut potato chips.

CRISPY FISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine all coating ingredients in pie plate or shallow bowl; mix well. Set aside.
• Place additional 1/4 cup flour into another pie plate or shallow bowl. Place egg into separate pie plate or shallow bowl.
• Dip both sides of each fish fillet into plain flour; shake off excess. Dip both sides into egg mixture and then into breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides.
• Melt Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling; place breaded fish fillets into skillet. Cook, turning once, 6-8 minutes or until coating is golden brown and fish flakes easily with fork.
• Place fish fillets onto bottom half of rolls; top with shredded romaine and tomato slices. Serve with your favorite spread for dipping sauce or spread. Cut each sandwich in half.

CRUNCHY CATFISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To make the Spicy Tartar Sauce: Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In a deep 12-inch pan set over medium-high heat, add enough oil so it comes 1/3 of the way up the sides. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
• In a wide-mouth bowl, whisk the eggs with the hot sauce, seafood seasoning and a pinch of salt. In a small paper bag, mix together the cornmeal, flour, cornstarch, and salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge the catfish in egg mixture, then in the flour mixture. Gently shake off excess flour. Set aside and repeat with remaining flounder. Fry the fish in batches until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes each side, being careful to keep the temperature at 375 degrees F. Remove catfish to a paper towel to drain and immediately season with salt.
• Slice the sandwich rolls in half, slather the cut sides with butter and season with salt. Arrange, cut side up, on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden, about 8 minutes. An alternate is to put them, buttered side down, on a griddle or under a broiler, and toast until golden. Set aside.
• To assemble sandwiches, slather the rolls with the Spicy Tartar Sauce, top with lettuce and catfish, and serve.

FRIED FISH SANDWICH WITH PEPPER SLAW

Steps:

• Make the slaw:
• Combine lemon and lime juice, hot sauce, olive oil, oregano, and salt in a large bowl. Add onion, jalapeño, and poblano chile and toss to combine. Let marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour while you prepare the rest of the dish.
• Make the tartar sauce:
• Combine cornichons, mayonnaise, parsley, capers, tomato powder (if using), vinegar, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl.
• Make the fish:
• Whisk flour, cornstarch, oregano, onion powder, tomato powder (if using), garlic powder, and 3 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add club soda and quickly whisk to incorporate.
• Pour canola oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1/4". Heat oil over medium-high until shimmering, hot, and an instant-read thermometer registers 350°F. Dip fish into batter to coat, shake off excess, then fry until golden, crispy, and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary and adjust the heat as needed to keep oil at 350°F. Transfer to paper towels and season with salt.
• Assemble the sandwiches:
• Strain the slaw and discard liquid. Transfer slaw to a medium bowl.
• Spread 1 Tbsp. tartar sauce on both sides of each bun and place tomato slices on bottom halves. Divide fried fish and slaw among sandwiches and add top halves of buns.
• Do Ahead
• Slaw can be made, strained, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead. Tartar sauce can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead.

BAKED FISH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the fish fillets in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic, and squeeze lemon juice over them. Dot with pieces of butter.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Spread steak sauce on the cut side of the bottoms of the buns. Top with pieces of fish, then drizzle with Ranch dressing. Place the top buns over the filling, and serve.

FRIED FISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Prepare the tartar sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickles and pickle brine, shallot, dill, capers and soy sauce. Season with salt to taste and set aside. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
• Prepare the fried fish: Heat oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium. Place flour, eggs and panko in 3 separate medium shallow bowls. Season flounder on both sides with salt and dredge in flour, dusting off excess, then transfer to egg wash, allow excess to drip off, then coat with panko.
• Working in batches, fry about 4 breaded fillets at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack and season with salt. Repeat with remaining fish.
• Assemble the sandwiches: Spread tartar sauce on both sides of each bun. Place 1 piece of fried fish on each bottom bun, then add a slice of cheese on top and another piece of fish on the cheese. The residual heat from the fish will help melt the cheese. Sandwich together and serve immediately.

TANGY BARBECUE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add roast. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and cook 6-8 hours longer or until meat is tender. , Remove roast; cool. Shred meat and return to sauce; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, fill each bun with about 1/2 cup of meat mixture.

SPICY TUNA FISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Stir tuna, Cheddar cheese, diced jalapeno, mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, and pepper together in a bowl. Spread tuna mixture on a slice of toast and top with remaining slice to make a sandwich.

TANGY FISH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, oil, pepper, and paprika; stir well.
• Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals.
• Place fish on rack, and grill 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting frequently with lemon juice mixture.
• Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients, stirring well; spread mixture evenly over both sides of hamburger buns.
• Place a piece of fish on bottom half of each bun. Top each with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and top half of bun.
• ***Note: I have also briefly marinated the fish in the lemon juice mixture and then pan fried in a minimal amount of olive oil rather than grilling.

SOUTHWEST SPICY FISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil on medium high in a large frying pan. Sprinkle tilapia fillets liberally with southwest seasoning. When oil is hot, add fillets. Cook 3 minutes on each side. Remove fish to a plate.
• Slice cheese into thin slices. Make chipotle mayonnaise (see recipe below).
• Heat grill pan to medium high. Lightly butter the buns and grill, buttered side down until browned. Add thinly sliced cheese to the bottom of each bun. Melt the cheese under a broiler or toaster oven and remove from oven. Add a fish filet to each bun. Place a romaine lettuce leaf on top of the fish. Add 1 tablespoon of chipotle mayonnaise to each bun top and place the bun on top of lettuce.
• Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe:.
• Place one 7 or 8 oz. can of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce in food processor. Pulse until peppers are well chopped. Add 3 tablespoons of the chipotle sauce to 1 cup of mayonnaise. Freeze or refrigerate remaining chipotle sauce for future use. Refrigerate remaining chipotle mayonnaise.

TANGY TUNA BUNWICHES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Serve on buns with lettuce.