The ULTIMATE Fried Fish Sandwich | Simple & Delicious Recipe

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while white bread is usually cheaper.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories, while sour cream is often less expensive.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: relish

Fresh cucumber is lighter, while relish is a budget-friendly alternative.

Pat the thawed cod fillet completely dry with paper towels.

Cut the cod into two fillets, about 5 inches long.

Season both sides of the fillets with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of sweet smoked Spanish paprika, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder; mix well.

Coat each fillet in the flour mixture one at a time, ensuring they are well coated.

Cut the baguette into pieces about 5 inches long and open them to form the sandwich.

Finely chop a handful of iceberg lettuce.

Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1/3 cup of sunflower oil; heat for about 4 minutes until hot.

Add the coated cod fillets to the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes on one side.

Flip the cod fillets and fry for another 3 minutes on the other side, for a total cooking time of 6 minutes.

Remove the fried fish from the pan and transfer to a dish lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

In a mortar, add 2 cloves of roughly minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of saffron threads; pound into a paste.

Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper; whisk until creamy.

Spread the saffron mayo aioli on one piece of baguette.

Add one fried fish fillet to the baguette and top with the finely chopped iceberg lettuce.

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