Nashville Fish Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayo
• 1/2 shallot (finely minced)
• 3 tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 3 tablespoons dill (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles
• zest of 1 lemon and juice of half
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cod fillets
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• neutral oil for frying
• sliced American cheese
• brioche buns
• dill pickle chips
• 1/2 cup frying oil
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder