Grilled Alaska Cod Gyro

Grilled Alaska Cod Gyro
Rating
4.8 (12)

Instructions

    Try this Mediterranean style sandwich or the alternative menu ideas for that easy grab and go lunch!

    Grilled Alaska Cod Gyro

    Servings: 12                  Prep Time: 10 minutes             Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

    Author: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

    Ingredients

    Gyro Seasoning

    • 8 oz. red onion chopped
    • 12 oz olive oil
    • 4 oz red wine vinegar
    • 4 tbsp garlic, minced
    • 4 tbsp marjoram
    • 4 tbsp rosemary
    • 4 tsp sea salt
    • 2 tsp black pepper
    • 6, 6oz wild Alaska cod fillets, cut into small squares Popsie's Wild Alaskan Pacific Cod 
    Tzatziki Sauce
    • 16 oz Greek yogurt
    • 2 oz English cucumber, sliced in 1/2 moons
    • 1 oz olive oil
    • 1 oz red wine vinegar
    • 3 tbsp garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp mint, fresh, chopped
    • 2 tbsp dill, fresh, chopped
    • 1 tsp lemon zest
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    Assembly
    • 24 halves Pita bread
    • 12 oz romaine, shredded
    • approximately 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
    • red onion chopped

    Directions

      Step 1: Prepare gyro filling

      Combine all gyro seasoning ingredients in food processor' process to fine paste. Mix with cod to coat. Place cod pieces on hot grill for 2-3 minutes, depending on grill temperature. Carefully turn cod over and grill for another 1-2 minutes, or until just opaque. Place on a sheet pan to cool. Refrigerate.

      Step 2: Prepare the sauce

      Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree. Refrigerate.

      Step 3: Assemble and serve

      Place pita under the broiler to warm. Stuff pita halves with shredded lettuce, red onion and 1 tbsp tzatziki sauce. Top with cod squares, halved cherry tomatoes' drizzle with additional tzatziki sauce. 

      Alternative menu ideas

      Fattoush Salad

      Mix cut cod with cooked couscous, chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, kalamata olives and crumbled feta. Toss with tzatziki sauce and fresh lemon juice. 

      Mediterranean-style Pasta Salad

      Toss cooked, sliced cod with penne pasta in extra virgin olive oil. Add crumbled feta, chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh mint and parsley.