Southern Fried Mahi-Mahi Sandwiches

Southern Fried Mahi-Mahi Sandwiches

Yields 4 servings

• 2 eggs, large
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 4  5-ounce mahi-mahi fillets
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 8 soft sandwich rolls, split
• leaf lettuce
• 2 tomatoes, sliced thin

Beat together eggs, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish. Mix flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish; place cornmeal in separate dish. Coat fillets in seasoned flour; dip in egg wash and then into cornmeal to coat. In a deep fry pan, cook the fillets in oil at 375 degrees F. for 2 to 4 minutes, browning on each side. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve on sandwich rolls with lettuce and sliced tomatoes.

Nutritional Value Per Serving

• Calories 314, Calories From Fat 59, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fatty Acid 0, Cholesterol 127mg, Total Carbohydrates 34g, Protein 28g, Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.12g

*Recipe and image courtesy of Chef Justin Timineri and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

About Chef Justin Timineri:

As the official State Chef of Florida, Justin Timineri is a proponent of Fresh From Florida commodities. A champion of locally-grown produce and fresh Florida harvested seafood, Timineri’s recipes are deep on invigorating, Sunshine State flavors, while embracing a healthy and well-balanced diet. To read more, click here.