**Fried Fish Sandwich with Pepper Slaw: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
Welcome to a culinary adventure where crispy fish meets tangy pepper slaw, nestled between soft, fluffy buns. This fried fish sandwich is not just a meal; it's an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Dive into the delectable details of this sandwich: a flaky, golden-brown fish fillet, expertly fried to perfection, rests atop a bed of crisp, refreshing pepper slaw. The slaw, a symphony of shredded cabbage, bell peppers, and carrots, is tossed in a zesty dressing that brings a delightful tang to the sandwich. This flavor extravaganza is then cradled by two soft, pillowy buns, lightly toasted to enhance their subtle sweetness.
But the journey doesn't end there. This article presents not one, but two tantalizing recipes – the fried fish sandwich and the pepper slaw – allowing you to recreate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, you'll be able to craft a sandwich that rivals those served in top-notch restaurants.
So, prepare your taste buds for a flavor journey like no other. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
CRISPY FRIED FISH SANDWICHES
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Allow the fish to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Pat dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal and baking powder. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
- Pour the oil to a depth of 2 ½ inches in a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to a temperature of about 375 degrees F.
- Dip each piece of fish in the egg mixture first, gently shaking off the excess, and then into the flour mixture to coat. Shake off any extra coating. Place the battered fish on a wire rack.
- Working in batches, if necessary, carefully place the fish in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Gently turn and cook until golden on the other side, about 3 more minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-towel lined tray. Lightly salt the fillets as soon as they come out of the oil.
- Place the first batch of fish in a 200 degree F oven to keep warm while you cook the second batch.
- Serve on buttered, toasted rolls with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 fillet, Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
SOUTHERN-STYLE FRIED FISH SANDWICH RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by davidv
Number Of Ingredients 30
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.
JIMMY'S FRIED FISH SANDWICH
Steps:
- For the fried fish: Add the eggs to a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pulse the crackers to a powder in a food processor; spread out on a plate. On a separate plate, spread the panko and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip the fish pieces first in the egg, then in the crackers, back into the egg and, finally, into the panko. As you finish with each piece, place the breaded fish on a wire rack set into a baking sheet. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
- Add 2 to 3 inches of peanut oil to a large, heavy pot set over medium-high heat. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. In batches, fry the fish until cooked through and golden, about 4 minutes. Drain the fish on a wire rack and season with salt.
- For the garlic butter bread: Mix together the butter, garlic, salt and pepper until well blended; butter the insides of potato buns with the mixture. Toast the buns until golden.
- Set the fried fish in a roasting pan and top each piece with a slice of American cheese. Run under the broiler for 30 to 40 seconds, just until the cheese has melted.
- To assemble, smear the insides of the buns with some Tartar Slaw, and add the fish. Serve with extra slaw on the side.
- Grate the onion and pickles on a box grater. Transfer to a strainer and squeeze out excess moisture. Combine the grated onions and pickles in a large mixing bowl with the mayonnaise, mustard and cayenne. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
FLORIDA-INSPIRED FRIED FISH SANDWICH
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the slaw: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, scallions, buttermilk, capers, vinegar, lemon juice, Fresno chile, green and red cabbages and plenty of salt and pepper. Allow to sit in the refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients.
- For the fish: Sprinkle a generous amount of salt and pepper on a plate. Place the fish on the plate and turn several times to coat all over. Set aside.
- Pour 2 inches of oil in a large skillet with high sides. Heat to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat.
- In medium bowl, add the turmeric, 1 cup of the flour, salt to taste and enough beer so that the batter is the consistency of thick pancake batter. Whisk until smooth. In a baking dish, put the remaining flour. Add the fish to the flour and coat all over. Working with one piece of fish at a time, shake off any excess flour, then add to the batter. Coat well, allowing any excess batter to drip off.
- Add the fish to the oil and fry, flipping about halfway through, until both sides are golden, 4 to 6 minutes total depending on the thickness of your fish. Adjust the heat as necessary during cooking. Transfer the fish to a paper towel-lined plate as done and season with salt.
- Top each bottom bun with slaw, then with a piece of fish and then with more slaw. Top with the top buns. Serve.
FRIED FISH SANDWICH WITH PEPPER SLAW
This upgraded version of the classic fish sandwich has a light-as-air tempura batter, punchy tartar sauce, and spicy slaw.
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Make the slaw:
- Combine lemon and lime juice, hot sauce, olive oil, oregano, and salt in a large bowl. Add onion, jalapeño, and poblano chile and toss to combine. Let marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Make the tartar sauce:
- Combine cornichons, mayonnaise, parsley, capers, tomato powder (if using), vinegar, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Make the fish:
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, oregano, onion powder, tomato powder (if using), garlic powder, and 3 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add club soda and quickly whisk to incorporate.
- Pour canola oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1/4". Heat oil over medium-high until shimmering, hot, and an instant-read thermometer registers 350°F. Dip fish into batter to coat, shake off excess, then fry until golden, crispy, and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary and adjust the heat as needed to keep oil at 350°F. Transfer to paper towels and season with salt.
- Assemble the sandwiches:
- Strain the slaw and discard liquid. Transfer slaw to a medium bowl.
- Spread 1 Tbsp. tartar sauce on both sides of each bun and place tomato slices on bottom halves. Divide fried fish and slaw among sandwiches and add top halves of buns.
- Do Ahead
- Slaw can be made, strained, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead. Tartar sauce can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead.
FRIED FISH SANDWICH
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
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.
AIR-FRIED CRISPY FISH PO' BOYS WITH CHIPOTLE SLAW
Steps:
- Coat an air fryer basket with cooking spray. Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine flour, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Whisk egg and water together in a second shallow dish. Combine bread crumbs and cornmeal in a third shallow dish.
- Dip each fish fillet until fully coated in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the bread crumb mixture. Spray fillets with cooking spray and place in the prepared air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until breaded coating is browned and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, 6 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and dried chipotle pepper in a medium bowl. Add coleslaw mix and cilantro; toss to coat.
- Serve fish fillets in hoagie rolls. Top with chipotle slaw and queso fresco and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 898.7 calories, Carbohydrate 106.1 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 45.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1312.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CREOLE FRIED FISH SANDWICH WITH QUICK SLAW RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-25138
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix seasonings into a small bowl, divide. Rinse fish in cold water, pat dry. Cut fish into 1/2 inch strips. Place fish on flat surface to season. Season the fish on one side with half of the seasonings. Lightly toss seasoned fish so the seasoning is evenly distributed. Add beaten egg, hot sauce, lemon zest, juice and mustard. Mix lightly and set aside. Add cornmeal and flour (corn flour) to a brown paper bag or freezer bag season with remaining seasonings shake to mix up. Heat oil to 350 degrees using a cooking thermometer if you don't own one then do it the way my mother taught me. Take a little bit of corn flour drop it in the oil if the corn flour starts to fry quickly and floats to the top the oil is ready. Shake loose excess corn flour as you lift fish out to place in fryer. Fry fish 7-8 minutes depending on your preference, I love my fish a littler darker and crunchier so 8 minutes guarantees me that perfect texture. Add enough fish to cover surface area of pan only (don't over fill or fish will not fry evenly). Stir fish occasionally to help the fish to fry evenly. Lift fish out with strainer and place on paper towel to assist with draining. Slaw Ingredients: 2 cups diced red cabbage 2 stalks green onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced 1 carrot, peeled, grated 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. sour cream 1 tbsp. hot sauce 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. lime juice ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. creole seasoning Directions: Rinse cabbage, dice to your desired size, add the remaining ingredients and stir. Refrigerate until ready to assemble tacos.
Tips:
- Selecting Fresh Fish: Choose firm, brightly colored fish with clear eyes and a mild, briny smell. Avoid fish with a slimy texture or an off odor.
- Proper Filleting Technique: Use a sharp fillet knife to remove the skin and bones from the fish fillets, ensuring clean and even cuts.
- Seasoning and Marinating: Enhance the flavor of the fish by seasoning it with a blend of herbs, spices, and citrus. Marinating the fish for at least 30 minutes tenderizes it and infuses it with delicious flavors.
- Achieving a Crispy Coating: To create a golden-brown, crispy crust, dredge the fish fillets in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, and seasonings before frying. This coating helps seal in the moisture and flavor of the fish.
- Frying Technique: Use a large skillet or deep fryer filled with hot oil to fry the fish fillets. Maintain a consistent temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent the fish from becoming overcooked or undercooked.
- Homemade Pepper Slaw: Create a refreshing and tangy slaw by combining shredded cabbage, bell peppers, and carrots with a dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings. The slaw adds a delightful crunch and acidity to the sandwich.
- Assembly and Serving: Place the fried fish fillets on toasted buns and top them with the pepper slaw. Add additional toppings such as sliced tomatoes, onions, and tartar sauce to enhance the flavors and textures.
Conclusion:
The Fried Fish Sandwich with Pepper Slaw is a delectable culinary creation that combines the crispy texture of fried fish, the tangy freshness of pepper slaw, and the soft comfort of toasted buns. With its explosion of flavors and textures, this sandwich is a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more. Whether you're enjoying it as a casual lunch or a hearty dinner, this sandwich is sure to satisfy your cravings and bring joy to your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and embark on a culinary journey that will lead you to the ultimate fried fish sandwich experience. Happy cooking!
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