It’s an outstanding combination of flavor and texture. Island Gurl Seafood spice blend complements flaky white fish with a subtle oceanic and citrussy flavor, it’s pure bliss!
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
Canola or vegetable oil for frying
4 - 6 oz (175 g) each grouper, sea bass or snapper fillet
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Island Gurl Seafood Seasoning, divided
1 ½ cups (375 mL) evaporated milk or buttermilk
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
½ tsp (2 mL) Ground Black Pepper A Spice Affair
8 slices, coconut, or brioche bread, lightly toasted
1 cup (250 mL) store bought tartar sauce
4 slices green leaf or butter lettuce
8 slices ripe tomatoes
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
fresh dill for garnishing
plantain chips (optional)
PREPARATION
1. Preheat a large skillet (with frying thermometer) or deep fryer with oil to 350˚F (180˚C).
2. Pat fish dry with paper towels, set aside on a plate, season each fish both sides with 1 Tbsp of Seafood Seasoning. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and wire rack, set aside.
3. In a large glass dish, add the flour, cornstarch, remaining seafood seasoning and pepper with a fork. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and egg, set aside.
4. Add fish one at a time to the flour mixture and coat on both sides, transfer to milk and dredge, return to flour and coat again, place on a large plate. Repeat with other fish.
5. Place fish two pieces at a time in the heated oil and fry until golden, for about 4-5 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches and internal temperature of 145°F (62.8°C). Set aside on rack. Repeat with remaining fish.
6. To assemble the sandwich, spread 1 Tbsp of tartar sauce one side of bread. Add lettuce over sauce, then add fried fish, 2 slices of tomatoes, 2 Tbsp tartar sauce, onion slice, dill, cover with other slice of bread or serve as an open-faced sandwich with plantain chips. Repeat to make remaining fish sandwiches.
Tip: Island Gurl Seafood Spice Blend complements all seafood. Replace the fish for a delectable island-style shrimp, crab or lobster sandwich.
