The Chorizo Mayo sends this sandwich outta bounds. I even love it as a dip with my Spicy Seasoned Plaintain Chips! Also the halibut is delicious cooked on the grill or in a saute pan with a little oil.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 40 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon annatto seeds
- 3 green onions, whites and light green parts sliced
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeds and ribs still intact
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch red chile flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Six 6-ounce fillets halibut from the middle to tail part of fish (not too thick)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ciabatta rolls
- 1 cup Chorizo Mayo, recipe follows
- 3 whole dill pickles, finely sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced and rinsed under cold water
- 3 Roma tomatoes, thick sliced
- 3 cups finely sliced green cabbage
- 6 ounces fresh chorizo (about 1 link)
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 1 scallion, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- To a small saute pan, add 1/2 cup of the canola oil and the annatto seeds. Turn the heat to medium and allow the annatto seeds to color the oil, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes. Strain and reserve the oil.
- To a food processor, add the green onions, garlic, lime juice and zest, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, chile flakes and some salt and pepper. Turn the food processor on and stream in the annatto-colored oil plus the remaining 1/2 cup canola oil. Process until thoroughly combined.
- Put the halibut fillets into a resealable bag and pour in the marinade. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 20 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the halibut from the marinade and place on the hot grill, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- Butter the insides of the ciabatta rolls and place them buttered-side down on the grill, then flip. Grill the rolls until both sides are lightly toasted and crispy around the edges. Smear the inside bottoms and tops of bread with the Chorizo Mayo. On the bottom slice of bread, put a layer of pickles and red onions. Place the halibut on the onions, then top with some tomato, cabbage and the top bun. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Remove the chorizo from the casing. Heat the canola oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat and add the chorizo, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When the sausage has browned, and the fat had rendered and the oil in pan is red, about 7 minutes, then remove from the heat and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chorizo and oil from the pan with the mayo, garlic and scallions. Season with the cilantro, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 1242 |
| Total Fat | 81 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Protein | 47 g |
| Cholesterol | 130 mg |
| Sodium | 1286 mg |
Reviews
Loved this sandwich! We used the leftover chorizo mayo as a dip for Fritos. So good!!
The recipe is simple and delicious. I love it.
Food Network should really consider allowing people to add a comment without rating the recipe. Now Guy’s recipe is rated 1 star because the only comment about his recipe has nothing to do with his recipe! Sissy rated it one star because she can’t navigate your website, not because she’s actually made Guy’s recipe. Hopefully, my five star rating will balance out the effects of her negative rating. Many people probably decide to view and make a recipe based upon the rating and, with negative ratings that are not based on having made the recipe, they may pass up a perfectly tasty option.
This recipe is delicious. The chorizo mayo is what really makes the sandwich – this recipe is a keeper! Thanks Guy!
This recipe is delicious. The chorizo mayo is what really makes the sandwich – this recipe is a keeper! Thanks Guy!
I cannot figure out how to save to my recipe box with the new format!