Best Fried Fish Sandwich
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This Fried Fish Sandwich is one of the tastiest sammies on the planet. And it only takes about 30 minutes to make. Flash fry the fish in some oil, and it doesn't come out greasy at all. We love using Panko bread crumbs for extra crispy and crunchy. The homemade tartar sauce puts it over the top!
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Ingredients
Do Ahead
- tartar sauce click for recipe, or use store-bought
Prepare the Sandwiches
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lb cod cut into 3" x 3" squares
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs Japanese bread crumbs*
- 4 Brioche buns or hamburger buns
- tomato sliced
- green lettuce shredded, or torn into pieces
- Bread and butter pickles drained
Instructions
Prepare the Tartar Sauce
- Put together the tartar sauce at least 1 hour before preparing the sandwiches and up to 3 to 4 days in advance. (Keep in a jar, covered, in the fridge)
Prepare the Sandwiches
- Pour enough oil into a sturdy skillet about 1 inch up the side. Heat the oil to 350°F or until a small piece of bread tossed into the oil sizzles, and browns within about 15 seconds.
- Lightly season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a pan or on a plate, mix the eggs with the water in a pan or medium bowl, and mix together the Panko with 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl.
- Dredge each fillet, starting with the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Submerge the filet into the egg mixture and then shake off the excess.
- Dredge the filet into the Panko crumbs, helping the crumbs adhere with your fingers.
- Place the filets on a rack until ready to fry (can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours).
- Carefully place the filets in the hot oil, and fry until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do this in batches, if necessary (don't overcrowd the filets in the hot oil).
- Remove fillets with metal tongs and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Split the buns and lightly toast them on a hot skillet, griddle, or grill.
- Spread the tartar sauce on each of the bottom buns, then add the lettuce, a filet, and top with tomato, pickles, and top bun. Sprinkle a little more salt and pepper on the tomato slices, if desired. Serve at once.
Notes
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- Cod can be found in the seafood section of most well-stocked supermarkets. If using frozen, be sure to let it thaw completely before dredging and frying. You could also substitute haddock, grouper, or catfish.
- To prepare this in the oven, preheat oven to 350°F. Brush 2 tablespoon melted butter in a baking pan and bake the filets for 10 to 12 minutes. Brush 2 more tbsps of melted butter in the pan, flip the filets, and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy.
- Leftover fried filets will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through and the breading is sizzling a little.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
717kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
274mg
(91%)
Sodium
698mg
(29%)
Potassium
591mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
884IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 717 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 717kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 274mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 884IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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