Blackened Fish Sandwiches
These blackened fish sandwiches feature flaky, pan-seared cod fillets coated in a smoky, savory spice blend and layered onto toasted brioche buns. Each sandwich is finished with crisp butter lettuce and a creamy, tangy homemade tartar sauce for big flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy fish sandwich recipe is perfect when paired with the great taste of Gold Peak® iced tea for a refreshing, balanced finish.
Total Time
30 minutes
30 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Total Time
30 minutes
30 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
Tartar Sauce:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
Sandwiches:
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless cod fillets
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 sesame seeded brioche buns, split and toasted
- butter lettuce, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 499
- Fat 23g
- Carbs 44g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 27g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Make the tartar sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickles, mustard, capers, dill, pickle juice, salt, lemon juice, and garlic cloves in a medium bowl until combined. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Make the sandwiches: Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Stir together the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl. Sprinkle on all sides of the fish, patting the seasonings in.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low. Add the fish, and cook until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the fish registers 145°F, 5–6 minutes, flipping once halfway through the cook time. Remove from heat.
- Arrange butter lettuce on the bottom half of each bun, and top each with 1–2 tablespoons tartar sauce and a fish fillet. Replace the top bun halves. Enjoy with a glass of Gold Peak® iced tea.
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