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Sweet and Spicy Catfish Sandwiches Serves 4-6
2 Long Baguettes, split lengthwise 2 Tbsp Butter, unsalted, softened .33 Cup Organic Honey 2 Tbsp Tamari or Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp Young Ginger, fresh, pureed 1 Scallion, thinly sliced, ( both parts) 2 Clove Garlic, chopped Salt and black pepper to taste .25 Cup Organic Honey .25 Cup Cider vinegar 1 Tsp Salt .5 Cup Carrots, julienne or shredded .25 Cup Mayo .25 Tsp Organic Honey .5 - 1 Tbsp Sambal oelek, or other Asian red chili sauce
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Salt to taste Fillet Catfish, skinless, approximately 10 oz each Vegetable oil Salt Black pepper Clove Garlic, halved Seedless Cucumber, thinly sliced Fresh Washed + Dry Cilantro sprigsBrush the cut sides of
the rolls with butter. For the glaze. in a small bowl, whisk the initial 1/3 cup honey with tamari pureed ginger, chopped scallion and chopped garlic. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. In another small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of honey with cider vinegar and one tablespoon salt, Add julienne carrots and toss to combine. In the third small bowl. whisk the mayonnaise with the sambal oelek and the remaining 1/4 Tsp of honey. Season with salt. Arrange the fish fillets on a baking sheet, brush with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake or broil for about 6-10 minutes. until the fish is is just beginning to turn opaque. Brush the fillets very liberally with the honey glaze and broil for 8 minutes longer until browned and cooked through. You can also pan sautĂŠ if you wish.
Broil the buttered rolls for 1 minute until they are toasted. Rub the whole garlic clove pieces over the toasted sides of the rolls, and spread with the sambal oelik mayonnaise. Using a slotted spoon, lift the carrots from the pickling liquid and spread on the toasted rolls. Top with the glazed fish fillets, cucumber slices and cilantro sprigs. Close the sandwiches, cut in half, and serve right away. For an alternative presentation, cut the baguette lengthwise down the middle of the top of the bread (like a lobster roll would be presented) so that the filling will perched “on top� - you can either slice into two – four pieces for a plated lunch or slice thinly on the diagonal for cocktail sized servings.