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fish essentials: ultimate cape cod sandwich

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Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

Okay, this recipe has absolutely nothing to do with Cape Cod; however, I am using cod, and it just sounded like a good name. These are tasty sandwiches with just enough spices to kick them up, and still taste the great flavors of a good piece of cod. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fish essentials: ultimate cape cod sandwich

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE SAUCE
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp
    finely chopped dill pickle, or dill relish
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp
    capers, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    hot sauce, i prefer frank’s
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne, or to taste
  • THE BUNS
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp
    mayonnaise, plain variety
  • 1 tsp
    frank’s hot sauce (optional)
  • 2
    brioche buns
  • THE FISH
  • 1/2 c
    flour, all-purpose variety
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    breadcrumbs
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • grapeseed oil, for pan frying
  • 2 md
    cod fillets, rinsed and patted dry, about 4 ounces (110g) each
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • coleslaw, for topping
  • tomatoes, for topping

How To Make fish essentials: ultimate cape cod sandwich

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    If you are in the market for a really good coleslaw, try this: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/andy-s-amazing-coleslaw.html?r=3 And, if you are in the market for a really good tomato... grow some :-)
  • 3
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    In a small bowl, add the ingredients for the sauce, combine, and reserve.
  • 5
    Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on the filets.
  • 6
    Place the flour in a shallow bowl, add the cayenne pepper; plus a bit of salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk the egg together with a few drops of water, and place in another shallow bowl. Add the breadcrumbs to another shallow bowl.
  • 7
    Dredge the filets in the flour.
  • 8
    Shake off the excess, and coat with the egg.
  • 9
    Allow the excess egg to drop off, and then thoroughly coat with the breadcrumbs.
  • 10
    Chef’s Note: I am not using Panko breadcrumbs, just some old bread that I pulsed a few times in my food processor.
  • 11
    Spread the mayonnaise (and hot sauce, if using) over the cut sides of the brioche buns.
  • 12
    Toast in a skillet over medium-high heat, until nice and brown, reserve.
  • 13
    Add enough grapeseed oil to the skillet to cover the bottom, about 1/8 inch (.3cm), and keep the heat at medium-high. Add the filets, and cook until nice and crispy brown, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.
  • 14
    ASSEMBLY
  • 15
    Add some sauce to the bottoms of the buns, then add the filets.
  • So yummy
    16
    Dress with some coleslaw, or tomatoes, or both... Why not? Then, sprinkle with a bit more salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 17
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    18
    Serve while still nice and warm with some fries, chips, or maybe a bit more coleslaw on the side. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    19
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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