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Cod Reuben
This Cod Reuben Sandwich is a fishy take on a classic deli-style Reuben! It's piled high with seared cod, sauerkraut, and a homemade yogurt-based Russian dressing.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Russian Yogurt Sauce:
- ½ cup whole milk plain yogurt
- 2 green onions, diced
- ⅛ cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon relish (dill or sweet)
- 1 tablespoon horseradish root, freshly grated (or sub prepared)
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
Cod:
- 2 cod fillets (~4oz each)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Reuben:
- 4 slices rye bread Jewish rye preferred
- ½ cup Sauerkraut
- 2 slices Swiss cheese (optional), add more if desired
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Prepare Toppings:
- Combine all ingredients for Russian dressing. Taste dressing, add more salt if it tastes bland, and/or more horseradish if you prefer it spicier. Set aside.
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Cook Cod:
- Add oil to a heavy pan, such as cast iron, and heat on medium-high heat. Pat cod dry, and then dry it off again. Wet fish will stick to the pan.
- Set cod in hot pan, and DO NOT TOUCH IT. Set a timer for 4 minutes, and don't touch the cod until the timer goes off. (If your butter smokes a little, lower the heat slightly.)
- Next, use a thin metal spatula to flip the cod. If it sticks to the pan, wait another 30 seconds. The fish will release when it's done cooking. Cook for another 4 minutes, and remove from pan.
Grill Sandwiches:
- Lower the heat to medium.
- Prepare sandwiches by layering one slice of bread, a thick layer of the Russian sauce, sauerkraut, the cod, cheese, and another piece of bread. If the cod is too small for the bread, you can flake it apart with a fork and spread it across the bread.
- Add remaining butter to the pan, and grill sandwiches about 2 minutes per side, until each side is golden and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Potassium
218mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1030IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
8.2mg
(9%)
Calcium
393mg
(39%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1030IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 393mg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.