If you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful seafood meal, the fish sandwich with fra diavolo mayonnaise is sure to hit the spot. This delectable sandwich feature a crispy fish fillet, topped with a spicy, creamy fra diavolo mayonnaise and served on a soft, toasted bun. Whether you're a fan of seafood or just looking to try something new, this sandwich is sure to become a favorite.
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7 FISHES FRA DIAVOLO PASTA
Nothing says Christmas Eve to me like the Feast of the Seven Fishes. This Italian-American tradition is something I look forward to every year because it means that all of my family gathers around one table to crack shellfish, drink wine and laugh until Santa comes to town. My Nonna Marianna would spend days preparing for this meal, all the while teaching me to make her shellfish pasta, olive salads with calamari, stuffed squid, fried fish, and baccala folded into creamy risotto. While all of these dishes are incredible, I wanted to create a scaled-down version of this meal that still honors the Seven Fishes tradition. My family loves to spice it up, hence the inclusion of crushed red pepper to make this fra diavolo in style. Feel free to mix up the seafood to your family's favorites!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and heat until fragrant. Pour in the panko and shake into an even layer. Sprinkle in the lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Scrape the breadcrumbs into a bowl. Stir in the parsley and set aside for plating. Reserve the skillet.
- While the breadcrumbs are cooking, place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil and heat until fragrant. Add the shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the anchovy paste and fry, stirring, for 1 minute more. Increase the heat to medium high. Add 1 cup of the white wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the clams, cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add the mussels, cover again and steam just until the shellfish open, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the cooked shellfish to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside for plating. Reduce the heat to medium and add the tomato puree to the pan. Use the remaining 1/4 cup white wine to swish around any tomato puree clinging to the can (just like Nonna would). Add it to the sauce, along with the dried oregano. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, sprinkle salt and black pepper on all sides of the scallops, shrimp and halibut. Place the reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the halibut and scallops, spacing them apart (so they sear, rather than steam). Cook, without disturbing, until deeply golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the scallops and cook the other side for 1 minute. Remove to a plate and set aside. Flip the halibut and cook until seared on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp to the skillet, spacing them around the halibut, and cook until the shrimp are opaque and lightly seared, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and halibut. Remove to the plate and set aside.
- To finish the sauce, add the calamari and simmer for 1 minute over medium heat. Lift the pasta with tongs from the boiling water into the sauce. Toss until evenly coated. Add the cooked shellfish and any liquid that collected in the bowl. Toss to thoroughly combine.
- To serve, plate the pasta first. Sprinkle generously with the breadcrumbs. Top with the seared scallops, shrimp and halibut. Serve immediately.
FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE WITH LINGUINE
Steps:
- Heat crushed garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until garlic starts to sizzle. Stir in tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in shrimp and scallops. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir shrimp, scallops, mussels, and parsley into tomato mixture. Cook until sauce begins to bubble and mussels open, about 7 minutes. Pour sauce over linguine and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 849.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
FRIED FISH SANDWICH
This fried fish sandwich doesn't stray far from the classic fast-food staple: breaded fish, a soft bun, a slice of cheese and tangy tartar sauce. The best part is you can put it together in just about the amount of time it would take to stand in line and order it at the counter. Capers, shallots and fresh dill make this tartar sauce feel a little fancy, but a splash of soy sauce adds the umami that takes it to a very familiar place. Flounder is an affordable choice for the recipe, but if you can't find it, substitute with sole or any mild flat fish.
Provided by Sue Li
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, sandwiches, seafood, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the tartar sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickles and pickle brine, shallot, dill, capers and soy sauce. Season with salt to taste and set aside. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
- Prepare the fried fish: Heat oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium. Place flour, eggs and panko in 3 separate medium shallow bowls. Season flounder on both sides with salt and dredge in flour, dusting off excess, then transfer to egg wash, allow excess to drip off, then coat with panko.
- Working in batches, fry about 4 breaded fillets at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack and season with salt. Repeat with remaining fish.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread tartar sauce on both sides of each bun. Place 1 piece of fried fish on each bottom bun, then add a slice of cheese on top and another piece of fish on the cheese. The residual heat from the fish will help melt the cheese. Sandwich together and serve immediately.
FISH SANDWICHES WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYO SAUCE
Want a fun change from tartar sauce? This sauce is really fresh with basil and lemon peel!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with sides with cooking spray.
- Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor).
- In shallow dish, mix cereal, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and the salt; mix well. In another shallow dish, beat 1/4 cup mayonnaise and the milk with whisk until smooth. Dip each cod fillet into mayonnaise mixture, coating all sides. Coat thoroughly with crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet. Spray each fillet with cooking spray.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork and crust is golden brown.
- For each sandwich, place lettuce leaf on bottom half of bun. Top with fish, 2 slices tomato, 1 rounded tablespoon sauce and top half of bun.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE WITH PASTA
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic over medium heat. When the garlic starts to sizzle, pour in the tomatoes. Season with salt and red pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Add the shrimp and scallops. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the shrimp turn pink. Add shrimp and scallops to the tomato mixture, and stir in the parsley. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce just begins to bubble. Serve sauce over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 655 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SEAFOOD FRA DIAVOLO WITH PASTA
This is a recipe I found on AllRecipes. I've changed it a bit to suit my family's tastes. It is a WONDERFUL sauce that truly enhances the seafood you use in it. I choose to use primarily scallops and calamari rings with a bit of shrimp in it, however, you can probably add any seafood you like to it and still have it come out wonderful! Serve this one up with some fresh bread and you'll be in heaven!
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic and shallots over medium heat.
- When the garlic starts to sizzle, pour in the tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Season with salt and red pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, add the red wine and tomato paste and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat.
- Add the shrimp, calamari and scallops.
- Cook for about 4 minutes (or until done), stirring frequently, or until the shrimp turn pink.
- Add seafood to the tomato mixture, and stir in the parsley.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce just begins to bubble.
- Serve sauce over pasta.
CRISPY FISH SANDWICH
This recipe has all the makings for your new favorite classic fish sandwich: Crispy fried white flounder fillets enveloped in two thick slices of white bread, piled high with iceberg lettuce, pickles, onions, and of course, potato chips.
Provided by Molly Baz
Categories Sandwich Onion Pickles Mayonnaise Dill Lemon Egg Breadcrumbs Fish Lettuce Bread Summer Spring Kid-Friendly Small Plates
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine onion, pickles, and pickle brine in a small bowl.
- Mix mayonnaise, dill, hot sauce, pepper, 2 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt in another small bowl.
- Place eggs, panko, and flour in 3 separate shallow medium bowls. Season each fish fillet with 1/2 tsp. salt. Working one at a time, dredge fish in flour, shaking off excess. Coat evenly with egg, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Coat with panko, pressing to adhere. Transfer fish to a plate.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook fish until breading is golden brown and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to a paper towel-lined plate. Season fillets with 1/2 tsp. salt total.
- Spread 1 heaping Tbsp. mayonnaise mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Pile each bottom slice with 3/4 cup lettuce, 1 fish fillet, a small handful of potato chips, and 1/4 cup onion mixture. Close sandwich with second slice of bread, mayo side down, and push down lightly to crush potato chips. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve with lemon wedges and more potato chips alongside.
- Do Ahead: Pickled onions and dill sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
CRISPY FISH OR CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH SPICY MAYONNAISE
A recipe for 2; easily doubles. Panko crispy fish or chicken with a wonderful spicy mayo. Looks like a lot of ingredients, but can be thrown together quickly. See "Note" at bottom of directions for the chicken version.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spicy Mayonnaise: In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, and rice vinegar until blended. Set aside.
- Preheat oil in saute pan.
- Wash fillets and pat dry with a towel. Lightly sprinkle with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- In one bowl, place flour mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. In a separate bowl place the panko and in a third bowl, beat together the egg, Dijon mustard and 1 1/2 tbs. water.
- Dredge fillets into flour, then the egg mixture and lastly, the panko. Add fish or chicken to oil and fry until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes depending on thickness. Remove to a paper towel lined platter.
- To assemble, spread the Spicy Mayonnaise mixture on both inner sides of the toasted pistolettes then layer within the hot fish (or chicken) fillets, romaine, tomatoes and onion slices.
- NOTE: For the chicken version, with a mallet pound skinless, boneless breast fillets to a 1/8" thickness then proceed with recipe instructions.
Tips
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- To make sure the fish is cooked through, use a kitchen thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 145°F.
- If you don't have Fra Diavolo sauce, you can make your own by combining crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
- If you don't have mayonnaise, you can make your own by combining egg yolk, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, and olive oil.
- Serve the fish sandwich with your favorite sides, such as French fries, coleslaw, or potato salad.
Conclusion
This fish sandwich with Fra Diavolo mayonnaise is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The fish is crispy and flaky, the mayonnaise is spicy and flavorful, and the combination of the two is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy fish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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