NASHVILLE HOT FRIED SALMON SANDWICH
THE SAUCE!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup unsalted clarified butter
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper more or less to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon honey , optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine clarified butter with the rest of ingredients in a heavy bottom saucepan. Stir over low heat until combined.
THE SLAW!
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt*
1/4 cup ranch
1/2 cup tightly-packed fresh cilantro
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
2 garlic cloves
2 Tablespoons sugar
(optional) 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, stemmed and cored
1 (14-ounce) bag cole slaw mix* (about 7–8 cups)
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, black pepper, sugar, garlic and jalapeño (if using) in a blender or food processor*. Pulse briefly a few times until the mixtures is combined.
Place the cole slaw mix in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the sauce on top of the cole slaw, then toss until the mixture is evenly combined. Season with extra pepper and/or lime juice if needed.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
PARM AND GARLIC FRIES!
Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
1 russet potato
1/3 cup parmesan, grated
1 tbsp parsley, diced
1 tbsp butter, unsalted
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
a pinch of sea salt
Kitchen Gadgets
baking sheet
parchment paper
small bowl
frying pan
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Wash & peel potato. Cut off the ends to create flat edges. Next cut potato into 1/4 inch strips. Attempt to keep at even as possible so they bake evenly.
Place fry slices in a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to soak for at least 30 minutes to emit any extra starch.
When fries are soaked, air dry them on a paper towel. Remove all excess water.
After dried, add them to your small bowl. Add in olive oil, salt & pepper. Toss until all fries are coated.
Place parchment paper on baking sheet. Next add your fries, do not let them overlap or bunch together too much or they will not cook properly.
Bake fries for 30 minutes until crispy. Flip them every 10 minutes or so to ensure baked on all sides.
While fries are baking cut & dice your fresh parsley into fine pieces. Also grate your parmesan if not pre-cut.
When there is about 2 minutes left in the baking process, heat your frying pan over medium heat. When begins to warm add in your butter and melt. Next add garlic. Whisk butter and garlic until garlic becomes fragrant (about 1 minute).
After fries are removed from oven place them back into your small bowl. Add in pinch of sea salt, parmesan, parsley & garlic butter. Toss to combine all ingredients.
Place into serving dish or plates. Sprinkle on a little extra parsley & parmesan.
THE SALMON!
INGREDIENTS
DRY MIX
1 cup Flour
1/2 cup Corn starch
1 Tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
EGG WASH
3 Eggs
4 Tablespoons water
2 Tablespoons hot sauce
SALMON
3 6oz portion Salmon
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all dry ingredients together and set aside.
combine all egg wash ingredients together and set aside.
Heat oil in frying pan
Batter salmon starting with egg wash, flour, egg wash, flour
Place battered salmon in hot oil and fry for 8-12 mins
ASSEMBLE
Place you salmon in your hot sauce mix and coat.
place salmon on bun and top with slaw mix and serve with fries