Crispy Fish Sandwiches

Crispy Fish Sandwiches - Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good.

Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good.

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, toasted brioche buns and a homemade tartar sauce.

Crispy Fish Sandwiches - Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good.

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).

Crispy Fish Sandwiches - Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good.

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 - Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good.

TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE

Dutch oven

CRISPY FISH SANDWICHES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Panko?

Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store. While both panko and breadcrumbs can be used as a coating for fried foods, panko is much more flakier and yields a crunchier, crispier texture.

What can I substitute for buttermilk?

A quick and easy buttermilk substitute is creating your own buttermilk with whole milk and something acidic such as lemon juice or distilled white vinegar.

You can add 1 tablespoon acid (lemon juice or vinegar) to 1 cup milk, letting it stand for 5-10 minutes.

Recipe

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

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
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Panko*
  • 6 cups vegetable, oil
  • 4 brioche hamburger buns, lightly toasted
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce, optional
  • 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

    1. Season fish with Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste.
    2. Working one at a time, dredge fish in flour, dip into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in Panko, pressing to coat.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.*
    5. To serve, spread buns with tartar sauce, then top with fish and cheese slices.
    6. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
    7. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, relish, dill and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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