Tilapia Po' Boys With Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Tilapia Po' Boys With Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sweet pickles, minced; 2 tablespoons red onions, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 4 (6 -7 ounce) tilapia fillets; olive oil, for brushing; salt and pepper; 1 -2 loaf French bread (depending on size); 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 slices; 4 leaves romaine lettuce or 4 leaves lettuce, of choice

Servings: persons

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickles, minced
2 tablespoons red onions, minced
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 (6 -7 ounce) tilapia fillets
olive oil, for brushing
salt and pepper
1 -2 loaf French bread (depending on size)
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
4 leaves romaine lettuce or 4 leaves lettuce, of choice

1
For the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, pickles, onion, lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic powder in a small bowl.
2
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Prepare a grill or preheat a broiler.
4
If using a broiler, line a baking sheet with foil.
5
Brush the tilapia fillets with some olive oil and season them with the salt and black pepper.
6
Cut the bread into 4 sections, then halve each section lengthwise.
7
Put the fish on the grill or, if broiling, transfer the fillets to the prepared baking sheet.
8
Grill or broil, turning once, until the fish is cooked through, about 6 minutes.
9
Lay the bread on the grill, cut side down, or broiler, cut side up, and grill or broil until toasted, about 1 minute.
10
For 1 sandwich, layer 1 tilapia fillet on the bottom slice of bread, followed by 2 slices of tomato and 1 lettuce leaf.
11
Spread the top slice of bread with 2 tablespoons of the tartar sauce and cover the sandwich.
12
Repeat with remaining bread and filling.
13
Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickles, minced, 2 tablespoons red onions, minced, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tilapia Po' Boys With Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!