Description
Crafting the ultimate crispy fish sandwich requires simple ingredients and precise technique. Golden-breaded cod nestled in a toasted brioche bun delivers classic coastal comfort with zesty tartar sauce that you’ll savor bite after bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 4 brioche or burger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 medium tomato
- ¼ cup sliced pickles
- 2 tbsps dill pickles, finely chopped
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Tartar Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise with finely diced pickles, capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped herbs, seasoning with salt and pepper until harmoniously blended.
- Sauce Chilling: Refrigerate the tartar sauce to allow flavors to meld and intensify while preparing the remaining sandwich components.
- Fish Preparation: Thoroughly pat fish fillets dry, then create a seasoned coating by mixing flour with aromatic spices, salt, and black pepper.
- Breading Process: Dip each fillet into beaten eggs, ensuring complete coverage, then generously coat with the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Frying Technique: Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet until shimmering, then carefully lower breaded fish, cooking until each side transforms into a golden, crispy masterpiece with crackling edges.
- Resting and Draining: Transfer fried fish to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain its crisp texture.
- Bun Assembly: Lightly toast a soft bun, spreading a generous layer of chilled tartar sauce on both sides, creating a flavourful foundation.
- Final Composition: Layer crisp lettuce, place the hot, crispy fish fillet on the prepared bun, and garnish with additional pickles or a bright squeeze of lemon for a final flourish.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Perfectly: Pat fish fillets completely dry before breading to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Select Oil Wisely: Use high smoke-point oils like vegetable or canola for optimal frying temperature and golden-brown crispy exterior without burning.
- Temperature Control Matters: Maintain oil at steady 350-375°F for even cooking, ensuring fish is crisp outside and perfectly cooked inside without absorbing excess grease.
- Herb Infusion Technique: Let tartar sauce rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow herbs and ingredients to blend and intensify flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg