This tantalising update on the classic fish finger sandwich is made with salmon to boost your intake of omega-3, boasts a wholemeal crumb and is stuffed into a ciabatta with freshly cooked peas and a crunchy, low-fat slaw.
So as well as being super tasty, this fish finger sandwich is much healthier too!
This recipe is from Tesco, who has teamed up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to create three simple recipes that show just how delicious and affordable healthier food can be.
I think you'll agree that while we all want to be serving up healthier meals, sometimes it can feel hard to find the time or budget. I love that the Tesco / Jamie Oliver partnership is all about challenging that by proving that meals that are healthy needn't be more time consuming and can be just as accessible and affordable.
This fabulously-fetching fish finger sandwich ticks those boxes. It's simple and efficient to make, with no fancy ingredients and using lots of fresh veg. What's more, it costs just £1.80 per portion to make.
Here's how to make it.
Ingredients
- 600 g (1.32 lb) sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets from sustainable sources
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp wholemeal flour (wholewheat flour) for dusting
- 1/4 (0.25) white cabbage
- 4 large carrots
- 2 eating apples
- 1 tbsp hot chilli sauce
- 3 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt
- 200 g (7.05 oz) frozen peas
- 1 ciabatta loaf
Equipment
Instructions
Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C, 350°F. Cut the potatoes into thin wedges.
Place on a baking tray, drizzle over 1 tbsp olive oil and season lightly. Bake for 30 mins or until golden and cooked through, turning halfway.
Slice the fillets in half lengthways.
Grate over the lemon zest and squeeze over half the Juice. Dust with the flour, then season.
Grate the cabbage, carrots and apples. (Note: I only used two carrots in the end as there was a lot of slaw)
Squeeze over the remaining lemon juice, then mix with 1/2 tbsp chilli sauce and the yogurt.
Boll the peas for 3 mins, then drain, mash and season. Warm the ciabatta In the oven for 5 mins.
Place the salmon in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Cook for 6-8 mins or until just cooked through. (Note: I used a little spray oil in the pan to avoid sticking.)
Slice the bread open and spread over the peas.
Pile on some slaw and top with the salmon. Add extra chilli sauce if you like.
Pop the lid on and slice into 4. Serve with the remaining slaw and the wedges.
Amazing, right? Jamie's Delicious Dinners leaflets can be picked up at selected Tesco stores, and you can also get all three fabulous recipes on the Tesco Real Food website.
Yum! What do you think of this homemade take on the classic fish finger sandwich?
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Healthier Fish Finger Sarnie Recipe
Ingredients
- 600 g (1.32 lb) sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets from sustainable sources
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp wholemeal flour (wholewheat flour) for dusting
- 1/4 (0.25) white cabbage
- 4 large carrots
- 2 eating apples
- 1 tbsp hot chilli sauce
- 3 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt
- 200 g (7.05 oz) frozen peas
- 1 ciabatta loaf
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C, 350°F. Cut the potatoes into thin wedges. Place on a baking tray, drizzle over 1 tbsp olive oil and season lightly Bake for 30 mins or until golden and cooked through, turning halfway.
- Slice the fillets in half lengthways, grate over the lemon zest and squeeze over half the Juice. Dust with the flour, then season.
- Grate the cabbage, carrots and apples, squeeze over the remaining lemon juice, then mix with 1/2 tbsp chilli sauce and the yogurt. (Note: I only used two carrots in the end as there was a lot of slaw)
- Boll the peas for 3 mins, then drain, mash and season. Warm the ciabatta In the oven for 5 mins.
- Place the salmon in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Cook for 6-8 mins or until Just cooked through. (Note: I sprayed the pan with cooking oil to help avoid sticking)
- Slice the bread open and spread over the peas. Pile on some slaw and top with the salmon. Add extra chilli sauce (if you like), pop the lid on and slice into 4. Serve with the remaining slaw and the wedges.
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Dems Banjo says
Wow!! This is tantalizing. So inviting. I am going to try it out, i cant wait to eat it with my family. I am sure they will all love it.
Emily Leary says
This lovely recipe is certainly a hit in our house! I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!
Jagruti Dhanecha says
I love Jammies's vegetarian meals, so easy to make simply flavourful. Fish fingers look so awesome and pictures are great.
Emily Leary says
Thanks! I really enjoyed making it.
Amanda Mason says
I love the healthiness that this dish brings! I'm always looking for new innovative ways to eat salmon and this one gives me just what I need!! Love Jamie Oliver, too!!
Emily Leary says
Awesome! So glad you like it. x
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says
This looks delicious and I love the inclusion of sweet potato! I'll definitely be saving this recipe to try later!
Emily Leary says
Yay. I hope you enjoy it!