Best 6 Best Fried Fish Sandwich Recipes

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Are you craving a crispy, flavorful, and juicy fried fish sandwich that will transport your taste buds to culinary heaven? Look no further! In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting the ultimate fried fish sandwich. From selecting the freshest fish to mastering the art of breading and frying, we'll provide you with essential tips and expert techniques to create a sandwich that will leave you craving more. So get ready to tantalize your senses and elevate your sandwich-making skills as we dive into the world of fried fish sandwiches.

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FRIED FISH SANDWICH



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This fried fish sandwich doesn't stray far from the classic fast-food staple: breaded fish, a soft bun, a slice of cheese and tangy tartar sauce. The best part is you can put it together in just about the amount of time it would take to stand in line and order it at the counter. Capers, shallots and fresh dill make this tartar sauce feel a little fancy, but a splash of soy sauce adds the umami that takes it to a very familiar place. Flounder is an affordable choice for the recipe, but if you can't find it, substitute with sole or any mild flat fish.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, sandwiches, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup bread and butter pickle chips, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon pickle brine
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons (drained) capers, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
Kosher salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
4 flounder fillets (about 1 pound), halved crosswise
Kosher salt
4 soft white buns
4 slices American cheese or Cheddar

Steps:

  • Prepare the tartar sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickles and pickle brine, shallot, dill, capers and soy sauce. Season with salt to taste and set aside. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
  • Prepare the fried fish: Heat oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium. Place flour, eggs and panko in 3 separate medium shallow bowls. Season flounder on both sides with salt and dredge in flour, dusting off excess, then transfer to egg wash, allow excess to drip off, then coat with panko.
  • Working in batches, fry about 4 breaded fillets at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack and season with salt. Repeat with remaining fish.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: Spread tartar sauce on both sides of each bun. Place 1 piece of fried fish on each bottom bun, then add a slice of cheese on top and another piece of fish on the cheese. The residual heat from the fish will help melt the cheese. Sandwich together and serve immediately.

FRIED FISH SANDWICH



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 26m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Grapeseed oil, for frying
2 1/2 pounds fresh flounder fillets
3 tablespoons seafood seasoning, plus more for sprinkling
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups panko bread crumbs
3 eggs beaten
Remoulade sauce, recipe follows
1 large French baguette, cut into 4 servings
12 tomato slices
8 romaine leaves, chiffonade
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon hot relish (recommended: Amish or Indian)
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped anchovies
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oil in saute pan.
  • Wash off fillets and pat dry with a towel. Lightly sprinkle with seafood seasoning on both sides.
  • In 3 separate bowls, place flour mixed with 3 tablespoons seafood seasoning. panko and 3 beaten eggs.
  • Dredge fillets into flour, egg and then panko. Add fish to oil and fry until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined platter.
  • Spread remoulade sauce on both sides of toasted bread with a rubber spatula. Layer some romaine on the bottom, then top with fish, sliced tomato, red onion and then finally, a little more romaine on top. Add top portion of bread to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
  • Place all ingredients into a blend but the mayonnaise and pulse together for a minute. Pour into bowl and add mayonnaise. Mix together. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

FRIED FISH SANDWICH



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 23

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
One 12-ounce bottle amber beer, such as Dos Equis
2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Two 6-ounce tilapia fillets, cut in half
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Tarragon Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
4 soft potato rolls, such as Martin's
1 head green leaf lettuce
4 slices American cheese (optional)
Lemon wedges, for serving
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced bread and butter pickles
2 tablespoons minced scallions
1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon stone ground mustard
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a Dutch oven halfway full with oil and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt and whisk to combine in a large bowl. Whisk in the beer, being sure to remove any lumps. Stir in the hot sauce.
  • Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper. Dip each fillet in the beer batter and add to the fryer, one at a time. Fry until brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer the fillets to a wire rack on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining fillets.
  • Spread the Lemon Tarragon Tartar Sauce on the bottoms and tops of the rolls. Add the fillets and top with some lettuce and the cheese slices, if using. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Fold together the mayonnaise, pickles, scallions, capers, tarragon, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve, about 20 minutes.

CRISPY FISH SANDWICH



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This recipe has all the makings for your new favorite classic fish sandwich: Crispy fried white flounder fillets enveloped in two thick slices of white bread, piled high with iceberg lettuce, pickles, onions, and of course, potato chips.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Sandwich     Onion     Pickles     Mayonnaise     Dill     Lemon     Egg     Breadcrumbs     Fish     Lettuce     Bread     Summer     Spring     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds
4 oz. bread-and-butter pickles, plus 1/2 cup brine
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped dill
2 tsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
1 Tbsp. kosher salt, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 flounder fillets (about 2/3 lb. total), cut in half crosswise on a diagonal
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
8 slices Pullman bread
1 cup potato chips, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Combine onion, pickles, and pickle brine in a small bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise, dill, hot sauce, pepper, 2 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt in another small bowl.
  • Place eggs, panko, and flour in 3 separate shallow medium bowls. Season each fish fillet with 1/2 tsp. salt. Working one at a time, dredge fish in flour, shaking off excess. Coat evenly with egg, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Coat with panko, pressing to adhere. Transfer fish to a plate.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook fish until breading is golden brown and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to a paper towel-lined plate. Season fillets with 1/2 tsp. salt total.
  • Spread 1 heaping Tbsp. mayonnaise mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Pile each bottom slice with 3/4 cup lettuce, 1 fish fillet, a small handful of potato chips, and 1/4 cup onion mixture. Close sandwich with second slice of bread, mayo side down, and push down lightly to crush potato chips. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve with lemon wedges and more potato chips alongside.
  • Do Ahead: Pickled onions and dill sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

SOUTHERN-STYLE FRIED FISH SANDWICH RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 30

COLESLAW:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (1-pound) bag coleslaw salad mix
HERB TARTAR SAUCE:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
3 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
SANDWICH:
6 (5.25-ounce) fresh tilapia or flounder filets, cut in half
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups cornmeal
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 kaiser rolls
HERB TARTAR SAUCE:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
3 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Coleslaw: Mix together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, celery salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the shredded cabbage and carrots and gently toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 3 hours. Herb tartar sauce: Mix together all of the ingredients and refrigerate until needed, at least 1 hour. Fish: Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper. Set up 3 separate bowls-one filled with the flour, one with the cornmeal, and one with the eggs. Dredge the fillets in the flour, then in the eggs, and then into the cornmeal. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, cook the fish filets in batches until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking. Remove the fish from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined platter. Sandwiches: Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons tartar sauce on each side of each kaiser roll. Place 2 fish fillets in each sandwich, spreading another layer of tartar sauce between the fillets. Serve immediately while fish is still warm, with the coleslaw on the side.

HEARTY BREADED FISH SANDWICHES



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Fishing for a burger alternative? Consider it caught. A hint of cayenne is cooled by a creamy yogurt and mayo sauce in this fish sandwich that will put your local drive-thru to shame. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato
4 slices sweet onion

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, cayenne and parsley. Coat fillets with bread crumb mixture., On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill cod, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Grill buns over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, relish and minced onion; spread over bun bottoms. Top with cod, lettuce, tomato and onion; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish: For a fried fish sandwich, it's best to use a firm-fleshed fish that will hold up well to frying, such as cod, tilapia, or catfish.
  • Make sure the fish is fresh: The fresher the fish, the better your sandwich will be. If you can, buy your fish the same day you plan to cook it.
  • Season the fish well: Before you fry the fish, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Use a light batter: A heavy batter will weigh down the fish and make it greasy. Instead, use a light batter made with flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
  • Fry the fish at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for frying fish is 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil is too hot, the fish will cook too quickly and burn. If the oil is too cold, the fish will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying fish, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fish will not cook evenly.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately: A fried fish sandwich is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the fish is hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

A fried fish sandwich is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious fried fish sandwich that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this fried fish sandwich a try.

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