Breaded Fish Sandwiches

The seasoned breading of this hearty sandwich turns mild-flavored cod or halibut into a taste sensation, and the creamy sauce just keeps it going!

Breaded Fish Sandwiches

Average Rating: 3.8

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 4 halibut or cod fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion, optional

  • SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Instructions

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Coat fillets with bread crumb mixture.
  • 2. Lightly coat the grill rack. Grill halibut, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • 3. Grill buns, cut side down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted.
  • 4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lettuce, carrots and onion if desired; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; spread over bun bottoms. Top with halibut and vegetable mixture; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 337 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 41g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
5 lean meat, 2 starch.