Parmesan Crusted Fish Portobello Ciabatta Sandwich Recipes

PARMESAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the crackers, cheese and salt. Dip fillets in the flour, then egg, then cracker mixture; turn until coated., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges.

PORTOBELLO PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Scrape out the gills of the portobellos with a spoon, then halve the mushrooms horizontally to make 6 thin rounds.
• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic; cook 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low, add the tomatoes and basil and cook until the garlic is soft, about 15 more minutes. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the panko, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs and 2 tablespoons cold water in another bowl. Put the flour in a third bowl.
• Dredge the mushrooms in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the eggs and then in the panko mixture, pressing to coat both sides. Heat 1/2 inch peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the mushrooms until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Spread a layer of the tomato sauce in the prepared baking dish. Add the fried mushrooms, then cover with the remaining tomato sauce. Top with the mozzarella and the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan. Bake until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

CAJUN PORTOBELLO SANDWICH WITH AVOCADO AND REMOULADE

Steps:

• Mushrooms:.
• Place a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle the bottom with a pinch of salt and heat for 1 minute. Add the oil and heat for 1 minute, being careful not to let it smoke. This will create a nonstick effect.
• Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add 1 tbls. of the Cajun seasoning, along with the wine, vinegar, and 1 cup water, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute. Pour the mushrooms and liquid into a shallow container, cover, and set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
• Remove the mushrooms from the marinade and press between paper towels or in a dish towel to remove excess marinade, then sprinkle with remaining Cajun seasoning, pressing the seasoning into both sides of the mushroom slices. Discard the marinade(or save for another use).
• In a cast iron skillet over medium high heat, cook the mushrooms in a single layer(you may need to do this in two batches) until blackened, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate.
• Remoulade:.
• Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Makes 1 3/4 cups.
• Putting it together:.
• Spread a spoonful of the remoulade on one half of each roll. Top each with 1 or 2 lettuce leaves and a few slices of tomato and avocado. Divide the mushroom slices among the rolls. Close each sandwich and cut in half. Serve and enjoy!

PARMESAN CRUSTED FISH & PORTOBELLO CIABATTA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• For the fish:
• In a zip-lock bag, combine parmesan cheese, flour, seasonings, and salt.
• In a shallow dish, beat together the egg and milk.
• Take the fish, one at a time, and dip into the egg mixture. Let the excess drip off and place fillet into the zip-lock bag. Shake to coat, then place the fillet on a Large, well greased baking sheet. Repeat with all the fillets --
• Take sliced zucchini and dip into egg mixture, then place into zip-lock bag and coat.
• Place them on the baking sheet (making sure they are not overlapping).
• Place the baking sheet in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fish is flaky.
• For the mushrooms:.
• Slice mushrooms in thin strips and place them in a bowl.
• Drizzle olive oil over the mushrooms, and use your hands or a spoon to stir and coat.
• Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese mixture (from the zip-lock bag) over the mushrooms and stir again to coat.
• Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet, making sure they aren't touching each other.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
• Slice the bread loaf into four servings, then slice horizontally, creating a top and bottom half.
• Lightly toast in a toaster, if desired.
• To assemble, place toasted ciabatta halves on plates.
• Place cheese slices on each bottom.
• Immediately after the fish and veggies are done baking, fit fillets on top of the cheese in one layer (you may have to cut the fillets to fit).
• Put a layer of baked zucchini on top of the fillet, followed by the baked portobello mushrooms.
• Add sliced tomatoes, fresh spinach leaves, and then top with the top half of the ciabatta loaf.
• Slice in half, and serve immediately.