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Mouthwatering Cod Fish Sandwich Recipe

This cod fish sandwich recipe uses fresh fish, perfectly seasoned with a hint of spice. No cheese. Pan searing results in a perfectly crusted fish without fuss, and topped over homemade tartar sauce dressing and a buttery brioche bun.
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Course: brunch, Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course
Keyword: cod fish, cod fish sandwich, rockfish, sandwich, tartar sauce
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 694kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pan
  • 1 Large Spatula
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 plate

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh Cod or Rockfish filets
  • 1 tbsp High Heat Tolerant Oil Avocado, canola, vegetable, coconut, peanut
  • 4 Brioche Buns
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 1 cup Arugula
  • cup Red Cabbage slice thin
  • 2 tbsp Tomato cut into tiny cubes
  • tbsp Shallot minced

Seasoning

  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Gochugaru - If you don't have this use paprika. You have to use either gochugaru or paprika choose one or the other.
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • ¾ tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper - optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Ground Pepper to taste

Tartar Sauce

  • ½ cup Real mayonnaise
  • ½ tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice - fresh squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Dill Pickle - mince
  • ½ tbsp Dill Pickle Juice
  • ½ tbsp Fresh Dill - mince
  • ½ tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make the tartar sauce. This sauce is less thick since it is for the sandwich or use as a dip. Mix the mayo, chopped up dill, minced dill pickle, a little dill pickle juice, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk well and refrigerate.
    ½ cup Real mayonnaise, ½ tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice - fresh squeezed, 1 tbsp Dill Pickle - mince, ½ tbsp Dill Pickle Juice, Salt, Pepper, ½ tbsp Fresh Dill - mince, ½ tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
    making-tartar-sauce
  • Slice thin the red cabbage. I use a mandolin so it takes just a few seconds.
    1½ cup Red Cabbage
    thin-sliced-cabbage
  • Mince the tomato and shallot and set aside.
    2 tbsp Tomato, 1½ tbsp Shallot
    tomato-and-shallot-minced

Pan Sear Fish

  • Season the fish. Put all the seasoning in a small bowl and mix. Then pat the fish filets dry, and gently sprinkle and rub the seasoning all over the fish on both sides.
    2 tsp Garlic Powder, 2 tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Oregano, 2 tsp Gochugaru - If you don't have this use paprika. You have to use either gochugaru or paprika, Salt, Black Ground Pepper, ¾ tbsp Brown Sugar, 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper - optional, 1 lb Fresh Cod or Rockfish filets
    seasoning-rub-on-raw-cod-filets
  • Heat the pan well medium-high heat. Add oil.
    Place down the fish.
    1 tbsp High Heat Tolerant Oil
    pan-searing-fish-in-pan
  • Sear each side, 4 minutes per side or until the seasoning is seared and browned.
    Use a large spatula to turn the fish, otherwise it's so flaky and will break. Only turn the fish one time.
    pan-seared-rockfish
  • Remove the fish from the pan onto a separate plate.
    pan-seared-seasoned-fish-filets
  • Spread a little butter on the inside of the brioche buns and put them on the same pan. Toast the buns.
    No need to clean the pan.
    4 Brioche Buns, 1 tsp Butter
    toasting-brioche-buns-in-pan

Assemble

  • Take the red cabbage and mix with several scoops of the tartar sauce and add in the minced tomato and shallot. Mix well and make it a creamy cabbage mixture, to your preference.
    red-cabbage-with-tartar-sauce
  • Layer the cabbage mixture on the toasted bun. Then layer some arugula.
    Lastly, place a nice piece of the fish on top. Enjoy!
    1 cup Arugula
    cod-fish-sandwich-recipe

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mouthwatering Cod Fish Sandwich Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
694
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
262
mg
87
%
Sodium
 
689
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
849
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
62
g
21
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
 
1813
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
142
mg
14
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.