Description
Skip the drive-thru and indulge in a homemade fried fish sandwich that delivers a crunchy, flaky experience, far surpassing fast-food options. This delightful recipe features perfectly battered cod fillets fried to golden perfection and topped with creamy homemade tartar sauce and fresh veggies. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Elevate your meal with this satisfying and flavorful treat that brings the taste of a gourmet seafood restaurant right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh cod filets
- 3 tablespoons homemade blackened seasoning
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 beaten eggs
- 4 Kaiser rolls
- homemade tartar sauce
- Boston Bibb lettuce
- 2 heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Set up three containers: one with flour mixed with blackened seasoning, one with panko breadcrumbs, and one with beaten eggs.
- Pat cod filets dry, season them with salt and pepper, then coat each in the flour mixture, dip in egg, and cover in panko.
- Fry coated filets in hot oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Toast Kaiser rolls with softened butter until golden.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading tartar sauce on toasted rolls, adding lettuce, tomato slices, onion, and crispy fish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg