Description
Dive into the delightful world of homemade fried fish sandwiches with this crispy and savory recipe that guarantees to impress. Each sandwich features perfectly fried fish, coated in a crunchy layer of panko breadcrumbs and seasoned with a mouthwatering homemade blackened spice mix. Topped with fresh lettuce, ripe heirloom tomatoes, and zesty tartar sauce, this dish is ideal for family gatherings, casual weeknight dinners, or game-day snacks. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in your own kitchen. Say goodbye to the drive-thru; your new favorite sandwich awaits!
Ingredients
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- Oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons homemade blackened seasoning
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 4 fresh cod filets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 Kaiser rolls
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- Homemade tartar sauce
- Boston Bibb lettuce (washed and dried)
- 2 heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet until it reaches around 400°F (200°C).
- Set up three containers: one with flour mixed with blackened seasoning, one with panko breadcrumbs, and one with beaten eggs.
- Rinse and pat dry the cod filets thoroughly.
- Season the filets with salt and pepper, then coat in flour, dip in eggs, and finally cover in panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the coated filets in batches for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Butter the Kaiser rolls and grill them until golden brown on both halves.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading tartar sauce on each bun half, layering lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and placing the crispy fish filet on top.
- Serve immediately with classic sides like fries or potato chips.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg