Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia Sandwich

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Source: Newday-Marge Perry

Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Fish

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne or to taste
  • 3 TBLSP cormeal
  • 4 (6 oz.) tilapia, fillets
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup light mayonaise
  • 1/2 tsp, lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp. lime zest
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 4 leave lettuce
  • 4 Kaiser or sourdough rolls, split

Directions

  1. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Combine the chili powder, cumin, salt, thyme, cayenne and cornmeal on a plate. Working one at a time, dip the fish fillets first in egg, then dredge on both sides with cornmeal mixture. Place fish in a single layer, uncrowded layer on a baking sheet. Coat the tops of the fish lightly with cooking spray.

  3. Preheat broiler. Place the fish in the oven and broil 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cooked through.

  4. While the fish cooks, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest.

  5. Make the sandwiches; place tomato, lettuce, fish fillet and about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on each roll, close and servbe.

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