FISH ESSENTIALS: ULTIMATE CAPE COD SANDWICH

Fish Essentials: Ultimate Cape Cod Sandwich image

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.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

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

Steps:

PREP/PREPARE
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 :-)
Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
In a small bowl, add the ingredients for the sauce, combine, and reserve.
Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on the filets.
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.
Dredge the filets in the flour.
Shake off the excess, and coat with the egg.
Allow the excess egg to drop off, and then thoroughly coat with the breadcrumbs.
Chef's Note: I am not using Panko breadcrumbs, just some old bread that I pulsed a few times in my food processor.
Spread the mayonnaise (and hot sauce, if using) over the cut sides of the brioche buns.
Toast in a skillet over medium-high heat, until nice and brown, reserve.
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.
ASSEMBLY
Add some sauce to the bottoms of the buns, then add the filets.
Dress with some coleslaw, or tomatoes, or both... Why not? Then, sprinkle with a bit more salt and pepper, to taste.
PLATE/PRESENT
Serve while still nice and warm with some fries, chips, or maybe a bit more coleslaw on the side. Enjoy.
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.