Fried Fish Sandwich

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
The airy beer batter of this fried fish sandwich tastes even better with the creamy homemade tartar sauce and crunchy coleslaw.

Ingredients

  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup very cold beer or nonalcoholic beer
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
  • TARTAR SAUCE:
  • 2/3 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • Dash pepper
  • COLESLAW:
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/3 cup coleslaw salad dressing
  • 4 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

  1. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, baking powder and seasonings. Stir in beer and egg until smooth. Dip fillets in batter; allow excess to drip off.
  2. Fry fish in hot oil in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all tartar sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  4. In another bowl, combine coleslaw mix and dressing.
  5. On each bun bottom, layer fish, prepared coleslaw and tartar sauce. Replace tops; serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 767 calories, 50g fat (7g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1030mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein.

This homemade fried fish sandwich recipe will rival your typical order from your favorite fast food restaurant. A light beer batter makes each bite light, crunchy and delicious! —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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