Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Carolyn
This mahi mahi sandwich features blackened fish, thinly sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, and lemon aioli on a toasted brioche bun. It's simple yet bursting with flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 556 kcal
For the pickles:
- ½ English cucumber
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅔ cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the blackened mahi mahi:
- 2 mahi mahi fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the lemon aioli:
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the sandwiches:
- ¾ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 sliced sturdy buns I used brioche
For the pickles:
Thinly slice the cucumber into ⅛-inch thick slices and transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot.
Pour over the cucumbers and set aside.
For the mahi mahi:
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, sugar, salt, oregano, and cayenne powder.
Evenly coat the top of the mahi mahi fillets with the blackening seasoning. You may not need it all depending on the size of your fillets.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add one teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet. Place the buns, sliced side down, into the skillet. Cook the buns until lightly golden brown. Set the buns aside.
In the same skillet, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Place the mahi mahi fillets in the skillet, seasoned side down. Let them cook for 2 minutes undisturbed.
Carefully flip the fillets over and place the skillet in the oven. Bake until the fillets are opaque and flake easily, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Use an oven mitt to carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the fillets to a plate so they don't overcook.
For the aioli:
As the mahi mahi bakes, make the aioli. In a small bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
Assemble:
Drain the liquid from the pickles.
Divide the shredded lettuce between the two bottom buns. Top the lettuce with the blackened mahi mahi fillets.
Slather the lemon aioli on the cut side of the top buns. Cover the aioli with a layer of pickles.
Place the top bun onto the mahi mahi to create a sandwich. Enjoy immediately!
To thaw: Never thaw frozen fish under hot water. Either thaw the fish in the refrigerator overnight or thaw the fish in the package in a bowl of cold water.
Gluten-free: Omit the bun or swap them with gluten-free buns.
Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 37gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 985mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 637IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg
Keyword mahi mahi sandwich