Crispy Fish Sandwiches
Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good. This right here is a classic fish sandwich. There’s no frills, no fuss. All you need is a simple coating, yielding the lightest, crispiest exterior (thank you to Panko breadcrumbs), some good old fashioned American cheese slices, soft, […] The post Crispy Fish Sandwiches appeared first on Damn Delicious.
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Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good.
This right here is a classic fish sandwich. There’s no frills, no fuss. All you need is a simple coating, yielding the lightest, crispiest exterior (thank you to Panko breadcrumbs), some good old fashioned American cheese slices, soft, toasted brioche buns and a homemade tartar sauce.
Fish-wise, I prefer orange roughy or petrale sole fish filets but you can also use flounder or cod. You can also add in a slaw, although personally, I think simple is best here. And this homemade tartar sauce is truly all you need to round out this perfect sandwich (and don’t worry – it doesn’t require too many ingredients).
You can keep your fish warm and cozy in a 200 degree F oven for up to 30 min before assembling all your sammies. For sides, you can serve with fries or chips and some ice cold beers for a well rounded out meal.
Crispy Fish Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 orange roughy or petrale sole fish filets each cut crosswise into 8 pieces
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce optional
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Panko*
- 6 cups vegetable oil
- 4 brioche hamburger buns lightly toasted
- 4 slices American cheese
for the homemade tartar sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season fish with Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste.
- BUTTERMILK MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
- Working one at a time, dredge fish in flour, dip into BUTTERMILK MIXTURE, then dredge in Panko, pressing to coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat until it registers 360 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Working in batches, add fish and fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and keep warm.*
- To serve, spread buns with tartar sauce, then top with fish and cheese slices.
for the homemade tartar sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, relish, dill and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
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