Description
Crispy homemade fried fish sandwich delivers classic comfort with golden-brown cod nestled between toasted brioche. Tangy slaw and zesty tartar sauce complete this delectable seafood meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 cup (100 g/3.5 oz) panko breadcrumbs (or cornmeal for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 brioche or sandwich buns, toasted
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) tartar sauce (or mayonnaise)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) paprika
- 1 tsp (5 g) Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup (50 g/1.8 oz) shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ½ cup (50 g/1.8 oz) pickles or sliced onions (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Blend dry ingredients to craft a flavorful flour mixture that will enhance the fish’s overall taste and create a robust coating.
- Liquid Binding: Combine buttermilk and egg into a smooth, adhesive mixture that will help breading adhere perfectly to the fish fillets.
- Dredging Process: Coat each fish fillet comprehensively in the seasoned flour, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Breading Technique: Dip the floured fillet into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off before generously pressing panko breadcrumbs to create a crisp, textured exterior.
- Oil Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to the ideal temperature, creating a perfect golden-brown cooking environment for the delicate fish fillets.
- Frying Method: Carefully submerge breaded fillets into the shimmering oil, cooking each side until achieving a rich, amber color and ensuring thorough cooking – approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer fried fillets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, preserving the crispy texture and maintaining optimal flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Manage Flour Coating: Ensure even, light dusting of seasoned flour for maximum flavor absorption without clumping.
- Control Buttermilk Mixture: Pat fish dry before dipping to help breading adhere perfectly and prevent soggy texture.
- Monitor Oil Temperature: Maintain consistent 350-375°F heat for crispy, non-greasy golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use wire rack instead of paper towels to preserve crispiness and prevent sogginess during resting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg