Ingredients

  • 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup wasabi mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 5-ounce grouper fillets or other firm white fish
  • 1/2 cuppanko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 sesame-seed sandwich buns, split
  • Lemon wedges

Method

  • Stir together cabbage, wasabi mayonnaise, and vinegar in medium bowl.
  • Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle fish fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place panko in shallow dish.
  • Dredge fish in panko, turning to coat evenly.
  • Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add fish and cook until golden brown and opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, toast sandwich buns.
  • Place 1 bun bottom on each of 4 plates.
  • Top each with fish.
  • Squeeze lemon over fish.
  • Spoon slaw over.
  • Cover with bun tops and serve.