Fried Fish Sandwich
A crumbed white fish fillet fried until crisp and served in a soft bun with tartare sauce and lettuce. Two servings in 25 minutes.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Dry the fish thoroughly so the crumbs stay on.
Keep the oil hot enough to sizzle, or the coating turns greasy.
Assemble just before eating so the bun stays crisp.
How to Make Fried Fish Sandwich
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Mix the mayonnaise, gherkins and lemon juice for the tartare sauce.
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Pat the fish dry and season with the salt. Coat in flour, then egg, then crumbs, pressing firmly.
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Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until a crumb sizzles. Fry the fish for 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper.
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Toast the buns cut side down in the pan for 1 minute. Spread with the sauce, add the lettuce and fish and close.
Why the Method Works
The crunch is what makes a fish sandwich. Flour, egg and crumbs give the fillet a coating that stays crisp for the few minutes it takes to assemble, and the tartare sauce on the bun does the rest.
Pat the fish very dry before coating. Wet fish makes the flour pasty and the crumbs slide off in the pan.
The oil should be about 1 cm deep and hot enough that a crumb sizzles at once. If the oil is too cool, the coating soaks it up and turns greasy.
Toast the buns in the pan after the fish comes out. The fat left behind browns them and adds flavour. Tartare sauce is mayonnaise, chopped gherkin and a squeeze of lemon. A sandwich like this tastes best eaten straight away, so lay out the buns and sauce before the fish goes in the pan. Pickled gherkins on the side cut the richness of the fried coating.
Storage and Reheating
Best eaten straight away. Keep the tartare sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serving Fried Fish Sandwich
- Chips
- Coleslaw
- Pickles
- Mushy peas
Common Questions About Fried Fish Sandwich
How long does Fried Fish Sandwich take to make?
About 25 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Fried Fish Sandwich?
Dry the fish thoroughly so the crumbs stay on. Keep the oil hot enough to sizzle, or the coating turns greasy. Assemble just before eating so the bun stays crisp.
What should I serve with Fried Fish Sandwich?
Chips; Coleslaw; Pickles; Mushy peas.
Is Fried Fish Sandwich suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Fried Fish Sandwich?
About 936 kcal per serving, with 40 g protein, 59 g carbohydrate and 60 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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