Crispy Fish Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw

A fish sandwich doesn’t have to be deep-fried to be delicious. Try this crispy fish sandwich recipe with a tangy, zesty pineapple slaw. It’s worth taking the extra minute to chop pineapple slices instead of using crushed pineapple, which is too small and disappears into the slaw. Store-bought shredded cabbage-carrot mix saves time. Look for it in the produce section.

Prep/Cook Time: 25 Minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• ⅛–¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks or rings, drained and coarsely chopped
• 2 cups coleslaw mix
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• 1¼ pounds haddock or cod, skinned and cut into 4 portions
• ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 8 slices whole-wheat country bread, toasted

Directions

1. Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar and crushed red pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Add pineapple and coleslaw mix and stir to combine.
2. Place cornmeal in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of fish with Cajun seasoning and salt. Dredge the fish in the cornmeal.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the fish and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and fish, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.
4. Top toasted bread with the fish and pineapple slaw to make sandwiches. Serve immediately.

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