Description
A flavorful and spicy grilled blackened fish sandwich served on a toasted bun with fresh toppings, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (tilapia, mahi-mahi, or cod)
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 sandwich buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 tbsp tartar sauce or mayo (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the fish fillets dry and rub them with olive oil.
- Coat both sides of the fish fillets generously with the spice mix.
- Grill the fish for about 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Meanwhile, butter the sandwich buns and toast them lightly on the grill.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of the bun, followed by a fish fillet, a tomato slice, and tartar sauce or mayo if using.
- Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your favorite white fish for this recipe.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spiciness.
- Serve with coleslaw or fries for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
