Blackened Fish Sandwhich

This recipe is relatively easy, gives the fish a bit of a bite and is a very filling.

A delicious blackened fish sandwhich on top of a lightly toasted kaiser roll with spring greens, tomato and a cool garlic ailoi.

The recipe is for 1 sandwhich. Just add on to each ingredient as needed.

The fish used is completely up to you, but I would caution against any non-white fish (i.e. Salmon) as the fish used should be more of a 'vehicle' variety as opposed to very flavorful.

White fish (such as halibut and cod) are usually very easy to find at any grocery store or fish monger. As with any fish, it's a good idea to ask the purveyor for a chance to smell any pieces you're going to purchase. If it smells fishy, let them know and ask for another piece. I caution against purchasing fish pre-packaged as you cannot tell the quality or 'freshness' until you get home...by then it may already be too late.

Ingredients:

1 fillet of Cod (or other equivalent white fish)

1 Kaiser Roll

1 bunch spring greens

1/2 tomato

3 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons orange marmalade

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

2 teaspoons Paprika (Hungarian preferred)

salt and pepper to taste

For Aioli:

2 tablespoons mayo (canola mayo works just as well and is preferred for healthyness)

1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon plain greek yogurt (regular yogurt is also fine, but I prefer the tartness and consistency of greek yogurt)

1 tablespoon sour cream

2 -3 tablespoons of fresh dill - chopped

1 tablespoon garlic - finely chopped

Combine mayo, yogurt, sour cream and dill in a small bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to combine. Allow aioli to sit out for 10 minutes to come back to room temperature before applying to buns.

For Fish:

While getting ready to cook fish, remove aioli from refrigerator and let come to room temperature.

Cut kaiser roll in half and lightly butter both sides

Turn stove to medium high and heat large, lightly oiled pan. DO NOT ADD FISH UNTIL PAN IS HOT OTHERWISE IT WILL STICK!!

Combine ketchup, soy sauce and marmalade in a small bowl. Lightly brush mixture on fish, covering one side completely.

Add 1/2 salt and pepper completely covering fish

Add 1/2 oregano completely covering fish

Add 1/2 cayenne and Old Bay completely covering fish

Add 1/2 Paprika completely covering fish

Place fish, seasoned side down, in pan. As it's cooking, brush the other side with the ketchup, soy sauce and marmalade mixture.

Cover fish with remaining spices

Cook until opaque and flip

Cook until opaque and flaking

Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes

Lightly toast buttered kaiser roll in new pan

Place fish on bun, add tomato, spring greens and aioli to bun.

Enjoy!!