Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good.
This right here is a classic fish sandwich. There’s no frills, no fuss. All you need is a simple coating, yielding the lightest, crispiest exterior (thank you to Panko breadcrumbs), some good old fashioned American cheese slices, soft, toasted brioche buns and a homemade tartar sauce.
Fish-wise, I prefer orange roughy or petrale sole fish filets but you can also use flounder or cod. You can also add in a slaw, although personally, I think simple is best here. And this homemade tartar sauce is truly all you need to round out this perfect sandwich (and don’t worry – it doesn’t require too many ingredients).
You can keep your fish warm and cozy in a 200 degree F oven for up to 30 min before assembling all your sammies. For sides, you can serve with fries or chips and some ice cold beers for a well rounded out meal.
Print Crispy Fish Sandwiches
Oh-so-crisp fish sandwiches with melted cheese, soft brioche buns and homemade tartar sauce! Seriously so so good.
Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 orange roughy or petrale sole fish filets each cut crosswise into 8 pieces
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce optional
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Panko*
- 6 cups vegetable oil
- 4 brioche hamburger buns lightly toasted
- 4 slices American cheese
for the homemade tartar sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Season fish with Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste.
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BUTTERMILK MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
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Working one at a time, dredge fish in flour, dip into BUTTERMILK MIXTURE, then dredge in Panko, pressing to coat.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or
Dutch oven over medium high heat until it registers 360 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
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Working in batches, add fish and fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and keep warm.*
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To serve, spread buns with tartar sauce, then top with fish and cheese slices.
for the homemade tartar sauce
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, relish, dill and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
*Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.*The fish can be kept warm, up to 30 minutes, in the oven at 200 degrees F.
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