Fish Fillet Sandwich with Homemade Tartar Sauce
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 sandwiches
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Calories
544 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fish Fillet Sandwich with Homemade Tartar Sauce
Description
This Fish Fillet Sandwich involves coating tilapia fillets in a seasoned flour and bread crumb mixture then baking them in a hot oven until the crust turns golden brown and the fish is cooked through. The method includes using olive oil spray for a crisp finish without deep frying. Buns are toasted separately with cheese slices to provide a warm, creamy layer. Fresh shredded lettuce adds a crisp, fresh element to balance the sandwich.
The tartar sauce, made from a combination of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, bread and butter relish with its liquid, white vinegar, salt, and pepper, adds a cool, tangy contrast to the fish’s crispy coating. Once assembled, the sandwich layers fish, cheese, lettuce, and tartar sauce inside soft hamburger buns for an easy, handheld meal.
This sandwich is well-suited for casual meals or picnics. The components can be prepared in advance and assembled just before serving. Baking the fish instead of frying offers a lighter option without sacrificing texture. The tartar sauce can be chilled ahead to develop its blend of flavors, making this sandwich both practical and flavorful.
Ingredients
Fish Fillet Sandwich
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg beaten
- 2 tilapia cut in half so they fit on the buns, fillets
- olive oil or non-stick cooking spray, spray form
- 4 Hamburger Bun
- 4 lices American cheese
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
Tartar Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, non-fat, plain
- ½ cup bread and butter relish
- 2 tablespoons relish liquid
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Homemade Tartar Sauce
- Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside in the fridge to chill.
Fish Fillet Sandwich
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place it in the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
- Set up a dredge station using 2 shallow bowls or pie plates. Mix the flour, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the first bowl. In the second bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip the tilapia in the egg and allow the excess to drip off. Then place the fish into the flour mixture and coat both sides completely. Shake off any extra breading.
- Coat the tops of the fish with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray. Then carefully place the fish, oil side down, on the hot baking sheet. Coat the top of each fillet with more spray.
- Cook for 15 minutes. Then flip and cook another 15 minuntes or until fish is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Separate the buns and place them cut sides up on another baking sheet. Add 1 slice of cheese onto the bottom half of each bun. Place in the oven until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.
- To assemble: Place a tilapia filet on each bottom bun. Top with some tartar sauce and some shredded lettuce before adding the top bun. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1784mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1378IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 363mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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