Description
Sweet, spicy, and savory flavors combine in this unique sandwich. Caramelized onions and sauteed spinach add depth and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large peaches or nectarines
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- drizzle of pecan or olive oil
- Salt
- 3 medium white or red onions, or a combination
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or oil of choice, divided
- 4 large handfuls fresh baby spinach (or kale)
- 2 fresh black drum fillets
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning blend, such as Tony Cacheres (optional)
- 4 slices hearty bread or French bread, toasted
Instructions
- For the Salsa:
- Peel and dice nectarines or peaches, place in a bowl. Add jalapeno, bell pepper, oil, vinegar, and salt. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
- Halve and thinly slice the onions.
- In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Stir until translucent, then reduce heat to very low and cook until golden brown and sweet-smelling, about 30 minutes.
- With 10 minutes remaining on the onions, heat another medium skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add spinach and a pinch of salt; stir until wilted and bright green, about 4 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid.
- Season fish fillets with Cajun/Creole seasoning or salt and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add fillets and cook 3-4 minutes per side.
- To assemble: Place half the onions on one slice of bread. Top with a fish fillet. On another slice, layer half the spinach, then a generous scoop of salsa. Repeat with remaining bread and ingredients. Top salsa bread with fish bread, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of pecan and olive oil in the nectarine salsa.
- If using kale, massage it with a little olive oil before sautéing to tenderize it and reduce bitterness.
- To prevent soggy bread, assemble the sandwich just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100