Baked Cod Sandwich with Mango Salsa

This is excellent in a sandwich or without the bread.  It just has a little kick to it.  I really love the mango salsa on it.

BAKED COD SANDWICH WITH MANGO SALSA

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*3 tablespoons paprika

*1 tablespoon ground thyme

*2 teaspoons onion powder

*1 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

*1 pound cod, cut into 4 servings

*4 whole-wheat sandwich thins

*1 cup fat-free greek yogurt 

*1 garlic clove, minced

*1-2 teaspoons dried cilantro

*1 lime, juiced

*1/4 teaspoon dill weed

*salt & pepper to taste

*2 mangos, peeled & chopped

*1 -2 jalapeño peppers, seeded & chopped

*1/2 orange bell pepper, seeded & chopped

*1/2 red bell pepper, seeded & chopped

*1/2 small red onion, chopped

*2 garlic cloves, minced

*1 tablespoon olive oil

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 lime, juiced

Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, cilantro, 1 lime-juiced, 1 minced garlic clove, dill weed, salt & pepper.  

~Cover & refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

~In a medium bowl, mix jalapeño peppers, orange & red peppers, red onion, 2 garlic cloves, olive oil, salt & 1 lime juiced.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

~Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray (or a cast iron pan).

~Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

~In a shallow pan or plate, combine paprika, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

~Rub seasonings over both sides of cod.

~Set tilapia in prepared pan.

~Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes with a fork.

~Toast sandwich thins in the toaster.

~Spread yogurt mixture evenly oven the toasted sandwich thins.

~Place a piece of fish on the bottom half of the sandwich thin.

~Top fish with mango salsa.

~Cover with top half of sandwich thin.

Variation:
~substitute cod with tilapia or any white fish you prefer.

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