Caribbean Fish Sandwich with California Avocado-Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

    === California avocado-pineapple salsa ===
  • 1 pineapple, unpeeled, sliced
  • vegetable oil
  • 3 Hass avocado|California avocados, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 ½ tbsp lime juice
  • 1 ½ tbsp rum
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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  • 8 snapper or grouper fillets
  • egg wash
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • vegetable oil
  • 8 sandwich rolls or 16 slices crusty bread
  • 1 Hass avocado|California avocado
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise

Directions

    === California avocado-pineapple salsa ===
  1. Brush pineapple slices lightly with oil and place on medium-hot grill or in grill pan.
  2. Grill 3-5 minutes per side or until lightly browned with grill marks.
  3. Peel pineapple and cut into small pieces.
  4. Combine pineapple and remaining ingredients for salsa; toss to combine and reserve.
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  6. Dip fillets in egg wash.
  7. Combine cornmeal, coconut, salt, and pepper on tray; coat fillets with mixture on both sides.
  8. Heat ½-inch oil in large skillet.
  9. Add fish and fry until golden and crisp.
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  11. Mash avocado with lime juice and mayonnaise until smooth.
  12. Lightly toast rolls or bread and spread avocado mixture on bottom half.
  13. Top with a fillet and avocado-pineapple salsa; cover with tops of rolls or another bread slice.
  14. Serve with a side of sweet potato fries.