Broiled Snapper on Toasted Sourdough

LifeIsGood's Note:

The broiled fish pairs perfectly with toasted sourdough bread, spread with a tangy sauce. This is a Casual Outdoor Dining recipe by Williams-Sonoma.

• Total Time: 28 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Tartar Sauce

• ¾ cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
• 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced yellow onions
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced sweet pickles
• 1 ½ teaspoons pickle juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Fish Sandwich

• 1 lb red snapper , about 1/2 inch thick (or similar fish)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 lemon , halved
• 4 sourdough rolls , split and toasted
• 8 romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Tartar Sauce:.
2. Combine the mayo, mustard, onion, pickle, pickle juice, lemon juice and pepper; stir until blended.
3. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
4. Fish:.
5. Preheat broiler.
6. Cut the snapper fillet into 4 equal pieces.
7. Brush each fillet on both sides with the melted butter.
8. Sprinkle on both sides with the pepper and salt.
9. Place the fillets on a broiler pan and slip under the broiler about 6 inches from the heat source.
10. Broil, turning once, just until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side. *Do not overcook*.
11. Remove from the broiler and squeeze the juice from the lemon halves evenly over the fillets.
12. Spread the cut sides of the rolls with some of the tartar sauce.
13. Top the bottom halves of the rolls with the hot fish and lettuce leaves, dividing evenly.
14. Top with remaining roll halves and serve.

Reviews

[Julie F]

This is a gourmet fish sandwich! I used orange roughy and it was delicious. I cut way back on the tartar sauce, and still had some left over. Really enjoyed this. Made for Top Favorites of 2009 Tag Game.

[Sharon123]

I happened to have fresh tuna, so used that. Served on sourdough toast. Thanks! Made for the Epicurean Queens-ZWT 2009.

[cookiedog]

5*plus for this one. I didn't even take a bite yet before I knew it was going to rate top notch. It is perfect for a week night meal because it is quick, easy, and good! I used my George Foreman Grill since the flame is out on my broiler - which meant the fish cooked in about 3 minutes. There is an ample amount of tarter sauce - no dry sandwich here. I served it with roasted asparagus but next time I just might make 2 sandwiches for me and skip the side dish! I could easily enjoy this on a regular basis. Made by a fellow Epicurean Queen for ZWT 5!