Crispy Fried Cod Fish Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fish
01 -
Icelandic Cod or similar fish (24 ounces)
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Salt and pepper to season
→ Dry Dredge
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All-purpose flour (1 cup)
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Old Bay Seasoning (½ tablespoon)
→ Wet Dredge Batter
05 -
All-purpose flour (1 cup)
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Old Bay Seasoning (1 tablespoon)
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Paprika (½ tablespoon)
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Turmeric (1 teaspoon)
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White pepper (½ teaspoon)
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Baking powder (½ teaspoon)
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Large egg (1)
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Sparkling water (1 cup)
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Tartar Sauce
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Mayonnaise (½ cup)
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Dill pickle (3 tablespoons, diced)
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Capers (1 tablespoon, diced)
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Fresh parsley (1 tablespoon, chopped)
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Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
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Dijon mustard (2 teaspoons)
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ For Frying and Assembly
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Peanut oil or neutral frying oil (2 quarts)
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Hamburger buns (4)
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Cheddar cheese slices (2, halved)
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat frying oil in large heavy-bottom pan to 375°F and maintain temperature
02 -
Combine mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, pickles, capers, and parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper
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Cut cod into bun-sized squares (4-6 oz). Season with salt and pepper and place on wire rack over baking pan
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Make dry dredge with flour and Old Bay in one bowl. In another, make wet batter by combining remaining flour, seasonings, egg, and sparkling water until salad dressing consistency
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First coat fish in dry flour mixture, then dip in wet batter, allowing excess to drip off
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Fry each piece for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on wire rack
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Steam hamburger buns for 10 seconds over simmering water
08 -
Layer bottom bun with tartar sauce, fried fish, cheese half, more tartar sauce, and top bun
# Notes:
01 -
Inspired by McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich
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Can substitute cod with Alaskan pollack, haddock, or halibut
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Light beer can replace sparkling water for a different flavor
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Store-bought tartar sauce can be used as a time-saver