Best 10 Homemade Sauce For Fish Sandwiches Recipes

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Preparing a delectable homemade sauce for your fish sandwiches can elevate them from ordinary to extraordinary. A well-crafted sauce can accentuate the flavors of the fish, adding a layer of complexity and richness that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a zesty tartar sauce, a creamy remoulade, or a tangy cocktail sauce, the possibilities are endless. With the right combination of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can easily create a homemade sauce that will make your fish sandwiches the star of any meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

CAPTAIN JACK'S FRIED FISH SANDWICH WITH HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE



Captain Jack's Fried Fish Sandwich with Homemade Tartar Sauce image

Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Four 6- to 8-ounce white fish fillets
4 hoagie rolls
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup pickle slices
1/2 cup Homemade Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cornichons
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 360 degrees F.
  • Place the flour in a small shallow mixing bowl or pie plate. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne, and stir to combine. Place the beaten eggs in another bowl, and place the panko in a third bowl.
  • Dredge a fillet in the flour, then dip in the eggs and finish with a coating of panko. Repeat for the remaining fillets. Place the fillets in the oil and fry until golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Place each fillet on a roll. Top each with 1/2 cup shredded lettuce and some pickle slices. Finish with 2 tablespoons Homemade Tartar Sauce or serve it alongside.
  • Place the mayonnaise, chives, cornichons, parsley, capers, lemon juice, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper fitted with a steel blade, and pulse until the pickles are finely chopped and all the ingredients are mixed but not pureed.

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.

BAKED FISH SANDWICHES



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A simple fish sandwich that can be made with any white fish fillets. Served on toasted buns with steak sauce and Ranch dressing.

Provided by bearcowski

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound cod fillets
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons steak sauce
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons Ranch-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the fish fillets in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic, and squeeze lemon juice over them. Dot with pieces of butter.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Spread steak sauce on the cut side of the bottoms of the buns. Top with pieces of fish, then drizzle with Ranch dressing. Place the top buns over the filling, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 537.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GRILLED FISH SANDWICHES



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I season these fish fillets with lime juice and lemon pepper before grilling them. A simple honey mustard-mayonnaise sauce puts the sandwiches ahead of the rest. -Violet Beard, Marshall, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cod fillets (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
4 hamburger buns, split
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or broiler. Brush cod with lime juice; sprinkle with lemon pepper. Place on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes per side., Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, mustard and honey; spread onto bun bottoms. Top with fish, lettuce, tomato and bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FISH SANDWICHES WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYO SAUCE



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Want a fun change from tartar sauce? This sauce is really fresh with basil and lemon peel!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk
6 cod fillets (4 oz each), patted dry
Cooking spray
6 whole wheat burger buns, split
6 leaves lettuce
12 slices tomato
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with sides with cooking spray.
  • Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor).
  • In shallow dish, mix cereal, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and the salt; mix well. In another shallow dish, beat 1/4 cup mayonnaise and the milk with whisk until smooth. Dip each cod fillet into mayonnaise mixture, coating all sides. Coat thoroughly with crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet. Spray each fillet with cooking spray.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork and crust is golden brown.
  • For each sandwich, place lettuce leaf on bottom half of bun. Top with fish, 2 slices tomato, 1 rounded tablespoon sauce and top half of bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

COPY CAT MCDONALD'S TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE & FISH SANDWICH



Copy Cat McDonald's Tartar Sauce Recipe & Fish Sandwich image

Love the fish sandwiches at McDonald's? Us, too! Those soft buns, piping hot fish filet, melty cheese and the best tartar sauce ever! Now you can skip the drive-thru and make them at home!

Provided by Michaela Kenkel

Categories     Restuarant Copy Cat Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Vlasic Dill Pickle Relish
12 capers, minced
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
8 White hamburger style buns
8 Van de Kamp Breaded Fish for Sandwiches
8 slices American cheese

Steps:

  • Tartar Sauce: At least one hour before you prepare the fish, make the tartar sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a container with a lid. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • To assemble the sandwiches: Bake fish fillets according to the box. Top with a slice of American cheese while hot. Steam buns by placing them in a plastic bag with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds to steam. Place fish, topped with cheese on bun, add tartar sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 151 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 44 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1599 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams unsaturated fat

SERIOUSLY SERIOUS FISH SANDWICH SAUCE, DIPPING SAUCE



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A perfect mix of tang and spice to compliment any fish on a bun. Especially good on fried or breaded catfish, flounder & cod.

Provided by chrispeele

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mayonnaise (Duke's is the best!)
1/2 cup brown mustard
2 teaspoons pickle juice
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 chipotle pepper (canned)
1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the canned chipotle pepper
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a food processor all of the ingredients and process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 148.8, Carbohydrate 5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.2

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.

THE ULTIMATE FISH FILLET SANDWICH



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This recipe was inspired to me by Tyler Florence from the Food Network show. I wanted to share the recipe here but with a few changes that suits our families taste. Only changes that I made was replacing the tarter cream sauce he made, which was made up of mayonnaise,lemon juice, fresh parsley, basil,and chives, black pepper and olive oil and replacing it with my recipe for Recipe #114732 and replacing romaine lettuce for the arugula he used on the sandwich.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 inch) tail piece fresh halibut (a foot long)
1 cup flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, breadcrumbs
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
olive oil
1 loaf French bread
1 avocado, ripen, peeled and sliced
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
romaine lettuce
1/2 cup tartar sauce
butter, soften to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'.
  • Place a baking sheet in oven and let heat up for a good 20-25 minutes while.
  • (this is to help keep the fish crispy on bottom of the fish fillet) while preparing the fillets.
  • Set up a breading station with 3 separate deep bowls or containers.
  • Add flour, kosher salt and black pepper to one containter and set aside.
  • In the 2nd containter, add egg and milk , whipped up together and adding a touch of salt and black pepper , and set aside.
  • In the 3rd containter add Panko breadcrumbs with more salt and black pepper.
  • Cut halibut tail into 2 pieces.
  • Dip each halibut fillet into the flour mixture first than into the egg mixture, and than into the panko breading.
  • Set each fillet onto a cutting board or a plate to let rest 5 minutes.
  • (this is to let the breading mixture settle on the fish fillet).
  • Bring out baking sheet from oven and sprinkle some olive oil over the pan.
  • Place halibut fillets on hot baking sheet ( it should sizzle when placing on sleet).
  • Bake 30 minutes or until a golden brown.
  • Split open the french bread and spread butter over each slice of french bread.
  • Toast bread in oven until a light golden brown.
  • Add tarter sauce to each toasted side of bread.
  • Add the fish fillet to one side of bread.
  • Add avocado, tomato and romaine lettuce on top of fish.
  • Top with other side of bread and serve.

Tips:

  • For a classic tartar sauce, combine mayonnaise, chopped gherkins, capers, and lemon juice. For a spicy kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper or finely chopped jalapeños.
  • If you prefer a creamy sauce, try mixing mayonnaise with sour cream or Greek yogurt. Add chopped herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor.
  • For a tangy sauce, combine mayonnaise with honey mustard and a touch of Dijon mustard. Add a bit of chopped parsley or green onions for color.
  • For a smoky sauce, combine mayonnaise with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Add a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of smoked paprika for a flavorful twist.
  • For a creamy dill sauce, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Add a touch of garlic powder and onion powder for extra depth of flavor.

Conclusion:

No matter which sauce you choose, make sure it complements the flavor of the fish and the other ingredients in your sandwich. Experiment with different sauces to find your favorite combination. With these delicious and versatile sauces, you'll be able to create fish sandwiches that are sure to please everyone at your table. So, fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a taste of summer with these homemade sauces for fish sandwiches!

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