This Low Calorie Fish Sandwich recipe is just 264 calories and is packed with 18.5g of protein. I did use my low calorie burger buns recipe to cut lots of calories from this recipe. But I also supplied calorie and carb cutting tricks to use on store-bought buns too.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ¼ pound firm white fish (I used cod)
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten free panko)
- ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Olive Oil Spray
- 2 Low Calorie Buns (see recipe card)
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato
- ¼ cup Low Calorie Tartar Sauce (or Mango Salsa for dairy free)
Low Calorie Fish Sandwich
Healthy Fish Sandwich Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can meal prep this healthy recipe easily. Simply assemble, wrap in parchment paper and add to a plastic bag or container.
Storage: Will hold for 2 days in the fridge (may get soggy, so 1 day is ideal), does not do well in the freezer.
Low Calorie Fish Sandwich Recipe
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Low Calorie Fish Sandwich
Ingredients
- ¼ pound firm white fish I used cod
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten free panko
- ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Olive Oil Spray
- 2 Low Calorie Buns or regular buns see tips above
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- ¼ cup Low Calorie Tartar Sauce (or Mango Salsa for dairy free)
Instructions
How to Make the Fish:
- Slice the fish into 2 filets.
- Combine egg whites, water, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Whisk well and set aside.
- In a second bowl combine the Panko crumbs, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, parsley and lemon zest. Mix and set aside.
- Pat fish dry with paper towels, then dip the fish into the egg mixture, and then into bread crumbs.
- Cook in the oven or air fryer according to the directions below.
Oven Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheer with parchment paper.
- Spray the top of the fish with oil and bake for 13-14 minutes, until the crumbs are golden and the fish is cooked through.
Air Fryer Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees.
- Add the fish to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray with olive oil and air fry until the crumbs are golden and the fish is cooked through, 6 minutes each side.
How to Assemble the Fish Sandwiches:
- Slice the buns in half and toast (if desired). You can heat a dry skillet over medium heat and place the buns cut side down to toast. Or use a toaster oven.
- Top the bottom halves of the buns with lettuce, tomato slices, one cooked piece of fish, tartar sauce, and then the top halved of the bun.
- Serve hot.
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