Best 5 Best Fried Fish Sandwich Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on the ultimate seafood indulgence – the tantalizing fried fish sandwich! Dive into a crispy, golden-brown coating that shatters with every bite, revealing a flaky, succulent fish fillet that melts in your mouth. This culinary delight is elevated with a symphony of flavors, from zesty tartar sauce to tangy pickles and a soft, pillowy bun that cradles all the goodness. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure with our curated collection of the best fried fish sandwich recipes. From classic Southern-style to innovative Asian-inspired creations, we have something to satisfy every palate. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a journey of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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



Fried Fish Sandwich image

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.

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.

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



Southern-Style Fried Fish Sandwich Recipe - (4.6/5) image

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.

CRISPY FRIED FISH



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Bring back the Friday night fish fry tradition with this updated recipe. Using Progresso panko crispy bread crumbs help the crust stay extra-crisp, while the fish remains moist.

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup dark beer or water
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
Peanut or corn oil for frying
1 1/2 lb fish fillets (walleye, cod, whitefish or tilapia)

Steps:

  • In shallow dish, mix flour and seasoned salt. In medium bowl, beat eggs and beer with whisk. Place bread crumbs in large resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  • In electric skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches oil to 350°F. Coat both sides of fish fillets with flour mixture, then dip in beer mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl. Place 1 or 2 pieces of fish at a time in plastic bag with bread crumbs; seal bag and shake to coat completely.
  • Fry fish in batches in hot oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a light and flaky fish. White fish like cod, flounder, or tilapia are all good choices.
  • Season the fish well. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and paprika is all you need.
  • Use a light breading. A mixture of flour, cornmeal, and bread crumbs is a good option.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Fry the fish in batches so that it doesn't steam.
  • Cook the fish until it's golden brown and flaky. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the fish sandwich on a soft bun with your favorite toppings. Coleslaw, tartar sauce, and french fries are all classic choices.

Conclusion:

A fried fish sandwich is a classic summertime meal that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the best fried fish sandwich that you'll ever taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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