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RCI-SF.001.0029.001

Crispy Fish Sandwich

This is the ultimate crispy fish sandwich: arugula, crispy fish with just a little heat, with homema

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • fresh or frozen tilapia fillets
    thawed if frozen
    4 unit
  • (3 inch) ciabatta buns
    split in half
    4 unit
  • Cornmeal
    1 unit
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice
    1 unit
  • tbs cayenne pepper
    1 1/2 unit
  • peanut
    canola, corn, safflower, or soybean oil
    2 1/2 quarts
  • mayonnaise
    1 cup
  • jalapeño
    finely minced
    1 small
  • dill pickle
    finely chopped
    1/4 unit
  • tbs garlic powder
    1 unit
  • arugula lettuce
    1 cup
  • tbs salt
    1 unit
  • tbs freshly ground black pepper
    1 unit
  • Olive oil
    1 unit

Method

1
Season fish with salt, pepper, garlic, and cayenne.
2
Dredge fish in cornmeal and dip in lemon juice. Dredge again in cornmeal and let sit 2-3 minutes.
3
Heat oil to 350 degrees. Working carefully, insert fish. Fry 2 at a time for three minutes. Drain on a cooling rack set in a sheet pan. Repeat with remaining fish.
4
Brush cut sides of bun with olive oil. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5
Place cut side down on a grill pan preheated over medium high heat. Cook until marked and toasted.
6
Combine remaining ingredients except lettuce. Spread mixture liberally on cut side of grilled buns. Set aside.
7
Place a piece of fish on top of half the buns. Top with arugula and then top with another half-bun. Serve warm.