Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing fried fish subs, an ensemble of delectable recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the classic Southern-style catfish sub, where succulent catfish fillets are coated in a golden-brown crust and nestled in a soft, fluffy bun. Savor the zesty kick of the spicy Cajun fish sub, featuring succulent fish fillets enveloped in a fiery Cajun batter. For a taste of the Mediterranean, embark on the Mediterranean fish sub adventure, where flaky fish fillets are seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection. And for a unique twist, try the Asian-inspired fish sub, where fish fillets are coated in a flavorful Asian-style batter and topped with a tangy chili sauce. Each sub is adorned with a symphony of fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a variety of sauces, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors in every bite.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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
TOMATO-POACHED FISH WITH CHILE OIL AND HERBS
Poaching boneless, skinless fish fillets in a brothy sauce is a foolproof (and undeniably delicious) method for cooking fish. Here, go for meaty, mild-flavored, firm-fleshed varieties like cod, haddock, pollack, halibut or flounder. This flavorful sauce, made from burst cherry (or other small) tomatoes, sizzled shallots and toasted garlic, definitely has a summery vibe; feel free to substitute a can of peeled tomatoes if the real deal isn't in season.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet (use one with a lid) over medium-high. Add garlic and shallots and cook, swirling the skillet constantly until they start to toast and turn light golden brown, 2 minutes or so. Add red-pepper flakes and swirl to toast for a few seconds. Remove from heat and transfer all but 1 tablespoon of the chile oil to a small bowl.
- Add tomatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until they burst and start to become saucy and jammy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add fish sauce, if using, and 1 1/2 cups water, swirling to release any of the bits stuck on the bottom of the skillet.
- Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened but still nice and brothy, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper and gently lay the pieces in the brothy tomatoes. Cover the skillet and cook until the fish is opaque and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes (slightly longer for a thicker piece of fish, like halibut).
- To serve, transfer fish and brothy tomatoes to a large shallow bowl or divide among four bowls. Drizzle with reserved chile oil, more olive oil and the crispy shallots and garlic. Top with cilantro and mint, and serve with limes for squeezing over the top. Serve with tortillas, toast or rice, if you like.
DEEP-FRIED FISH WITH THREE-FLAVORED SAUCE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place tamarind in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup water. Let stand for 10 minutes. Knead tamarind in water to soften. Pass through a small sieve, discarding solids. Measure 1/4 cup liquid; set aside.
- Add to a mortar, one at a time, the cilantro root, salt, chopped fresh chiles, garlic, and shallots, pounding each ingredient with a pestle until smooth before adding the next ingredient.
- In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the cilantro paste mixture, and fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in palm sugar and remaining 1/4 cup water; simmer until thick. Add reserved tamarind water and 1/4 cup fish sauce, and continue to simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Meanwhile, place the fish in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons fish sauce. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Heat 4 inches oil in a large wok over medium-high heat Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. Add whole dried chiles, and fry until crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on prepared baking sheet; set aside. Add basil leaves and fry until crisp, about 15 seconds. Drain on prepared baking sheet; set aside.
- Carefully add fish to hot oil. Fry until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined baking sheet, let drain. Transfer to a serving platter. Coat the fish with the reserved sauce. Crush the fried chiles over the fish, and garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.
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.
FRIED-FISH SUBS WITH CHILI SAUCE AND HERBS
The flavors of Thailand inspire this delectable sub sandwich. Fried shallots lend the sandwiches extra crunch-and even better, you can fry the fish in the allium-infused cooking oil. Rounding out the dish are pungent fish sauce, garlicky-sweet nam prik pao (Thai chili sauce), a shower of fresh herbs, and the floral pucker of lime juice.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour enough oil into a small, heavy pot or Dutch oven to come a third of the way up sides. Heat over medium until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F, adjusting as necessary to maintain temperature. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, and chili sauce; season with salt and pepper. Add cucumbers, bell pepper, and serrano pepper, tossing to evenly coat. Let stand, tossing occasionally.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in seltzer just until batter is thin and bubbly with small lumps (do not overmix); set aside. Dredge shallots in cornstarch to evenly coat; shake off any excess. Fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.
- Increase oil temperature to 360°. Working in batches, dredge fish in cornstarch to evenly coat; shake off any excess. Dip in batter, allowing excess to drain back into bowl, and gently lower into oil.
- Fry, turning a few times, until fish is just cooked through and batter is golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet, lightly season with salt, and let drain and cool slightly.
- Stuff rolls with fish, cucumbers and peppers, fried shallots, and herbs. Drizzle with pickling liquid and more chili sauce. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Fish: For this recipe, firm-fleshed white fish such as cod, haddock, or tilapia is recommended. These fishes can withstand the high heat of frying without falling apart.
- Make a Light and Crispy Batter: The key to crispy fried fish is a light batter. Use a combination of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt to create a thin batter that will adhere to the fish without weighing it down.
- Use Cold Batter: Always make sure the batter is cold before frying the fish. This will help the batter set quickly and prevent the fish from becoming greasy.
- Fry the Fish in Hot Oil: Use a deep fryer or a large saucepan filled with oil heated to 375°F (190°C). The hot oil will help create a crispy crust and prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
- Don't Crowd the Pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan with fish fillets. This will cause the oil temperature to drop, resulting in soggy fish.
- Drain the Fish Properly: After frying, place the fish on a wire rack to drain excess oil. This will help keep the fish crispy.
- Make a Flavorful Chili Sauce: The chili sauce is the perfect complement to the crispy fried fish. Use a combination of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and vinegar to create a sauce that is both spicy and tangy.
- Add Fresh Herbs for Extra Flavor: Garnish the fried fish subs with fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, or basil for an extra layer of flavor and freshness.
Conclusion:
Fried fish subs with chili sauce and herbs is a delightful dish that combines crispy fried fish, a flavorful chili sauce, and the freshness of herbs. By following the tips and techniques mentioned above, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this classic sandwich with your friends and family, and don't forget to experiment with different types of fish and toppings to create your own unique variation.
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