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Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich Recipe Easy Homemade with Tartar Sauce

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A golden, crispy fried fish sandwich with a soft bun and tangy homemade tartar sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock)
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup (240ml) cold sparkling water or beer
  • Vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil preferred) for frying
  • ½ cup (120g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 soft burger buns, toasted
  • Leafy lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • Thinly sliced tomatoes
  • Pickle slices (dill or bread and butter)

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry and cut into sandwich-sized pieces (4-5 inches long). Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk beaten egg with cold sparkling water or beer. Slowly add ¾ cup of the seasoned flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
  4. Lightly coat each fish piece in the remaining seasoned flour, then dip into the batter, letting excess drip off.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 1½ inches deep at 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry fish in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Use tongs to flip gently.
  7. Drain fried fish on a wire rack or paper towels.
  8. Mix mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, salt, and pepper to make tartar sauce. Chill until serving.
  9. Lightly butter and toast burger buns until golden.
  10. Assemble sandwich: spread tartar sauce on bottom bun, add lettuce, fried fish, tomato slices, pickles, and top with bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep batter cold to maintain crispiness. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt fish. Drain fish on wire rack to keep crust crisp. For gluten-free, swap flour and buns accordingly. Baking alternative available with panko breadcrumbs.

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Keywords: fried fish sandwich, crispy fish sandwich, homemade tartar sauce, easy fish sandwich, seafood sandwich, quick dinner, comfort food

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