Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches
Skip the fast-food drive-thru or the beach-side seafood shack, because making classic Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches at home is so easy!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword fish sandwiches
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings
sandwiches
Calories 271 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
FOR THE FISH:
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4 fresh skinless cod fillets (4-6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
½ cup buttermilk
Oil, for frying (I prefer peanut oil, but canola or vegetable oil will also work)
For serving: buttered and toasted sandwich rolls, lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce
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HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE:
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1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or parsley (optional)
1 ½ tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
MAKE THE TARTAR SAUCE:
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1. Stir together all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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PREPARE THE FISH:
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1. Allow the fish to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Pat dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal and baking powder. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
3. Pour the oil to a depth of 2 ½ inches in a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to a temperature of about 375
degrees F.
4. Dip each piece of fish in the egg mixture first, gently shaking off the excess, and then into the flour mixture to coat. Shake off any extra coating.
Place the battered fish on a wire rack.
5. Working in batches, if necessary, carefully place the fish in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Gently turn and cook until golden
on the other side, about 3 more minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-towel lined tray. Lightly salt the fillets as soon as they come out of
the oil.
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6. Place the first batch of fish in a 200 degree F oven to keep warm while you cook the second batch.
7. Serve on buttered, toasted rolls with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition information is merely an estimate, and does not include the oil absorbed by the fish during the frying process. It also does not include tartar
sauce, buns, or other optional toppings.
• Cooking just for two? Cut the ingredients in half to prepare just two fillets. The rest of the instructions remain the same.
• Serve fish tacos by putting the fillets in taco shells or tortillas with
fresh salsa
, guacamole and all of your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings!
• Fish n’ Chips: skip the bun and pair the fried fish fillets with
Baked Potato Wedges
for a classic fish n’ chips dinner.
• This is a mild fish. If you prefer some kick, you can add a dash of cayenne to the breading.
• Haddock Sandwiches: Substitute fresh haddock fillets for the cod.
• Don’t have buttermilk on hand? You can substitute with regular milk in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving (1 fillet)
Calories 271 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 141mg6%
Potassium 908mg26%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 177IU4%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
Skip the fast-food drive-thru or the beach-side seafood shack, because making classic Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches at home is so easy!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword fish sandwiches
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings
sandwiches
Calories 271 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
FOR THE FISH:
list of 9 items
4 fresh skinless cod fillets (4-6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
½ cup buttermilk
Oil, for frying (I prefer peanut oil, but canola or vegetable oil will also work)
For serving: buttered and toasted sandwich rolls, lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce
list end
HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE:
list of 5 items
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or parsley (optional)
1 ½ tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
MAKE THE TARTAR SAUCE:
list of 1 items
1. Stir together all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
list end
PREPARE THE FISH:
list of 7 items
1. Allow the fish to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Pat dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal and baking powder. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
3. Pour the oil to a depth of 2 ½ inches in a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to a temperature of about 375
degrees F.
4. Dip each piece of fish in the egg mixture first, gently shaking off the excess, and then into the flour mixture to coat. Shake off any extra coating.
Place the battered fish on a wire rack.
5. Working in batches, if necessary, carefully place the fish in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Gently turn and cook until golden
on the other side, about 3 more minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-towel lined tray. Lightly salt the fillets as soon as they come out of
the oil.
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6. Place the first batch of fish in a 200 degree F oven to keep warm while you cook the second batch.
7. Serve on buttered, toasted rolls with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.
list end
Recipe Notes
Nutrition information is merely an estimate, and does not include the oil absorbed by the fish during the frying process. It also does not include tartar
sauce, buns, or other optional toppings.
• Cooking just for two? Cut the ingredients in half to prepare just two fillets. The rest of the instructions remain the same.
• Serve fish tacos by putting the fillets in taco shells or tortillas with
fresh salsa
, guacamole and all of your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings!
• Fish n’ Chips: skip the bun and pair the fried fish fillets with
Baked Potato Wedges
for a classic fish n’ chips dinner.
• This is a mild fish. If you prefer some kick, you can add a dash of cayenne to the breading.
• Haddock Sandwiches: Substitute fresh haddock fillets for the cod.
• Don’t have buttermilk on hand? You can substitute with regular milk in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving (1 fillet)
Calories 271 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 141mg6%
Potassium 908mg26%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 177IU4%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
