Crispy Fish Sandwiches
Made with wholesome ingredients and oven-fried for easy prep, these crispy fish sandwiches are far more flavorful than their fast-food counterparts and only take 30 minutes to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb mild white fish fillets see notes
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil
- Leaf lettuce
- 4 slices cheddar or Gouda cheese
- 4 soft sandwich rolls
For the tartar sauce (see notes):
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish well-drained
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sweet onion minced or grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow dish.
- Spread the breadcrumbs on a plate, and add 1 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Combine well. Drizzle the seasoned breadcrumbs with 1-1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and use your fingertips to distribute it through the mixture.
- Cut the fish fillets into 4 evenly-sized pieces and coat both sides with the egg mixture. Press each fillet gently into the breadcrumbs to be sure they're well coated.
- Arrange the fish on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes (depending on thickness), or until the fish flakes easily and the coating is crisp and golden.
- While the fish is cooking, make the tartar sauce by combining the mayonnaise, relish, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and onion in a small mixing bowl.
- Once the fish is crispy and cooked through, top each fillet with a slice of cheese and return them to the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt.
- To serve, place lettuce on the bottom half of each sandwich roll and top with a piece of fish, and a spoonful of tartar sauce.
Notes
ABOUT THE FISH: Mild white fish fillets like tilapia, catfish, or barramundi are the perfect choice for oven-frying because they cook through in about the same amount of time it takes for their crumb coating to turn crisp and golden brown. Note: When buying farm-raised fish, we recommend looking for the country of origin and finding products labeled "responsibly or sustainably raised." In general, avoid fish raised in China.
ABOUT THE TARTAR SAUCE: As written, this recipe makes a little more than a 1/4 cup of tartar sauce. This is enough for about 1 tablespoon per sandwich. If you like more or would like to put some away, you can simply double the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 557 | Total Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1012mg | Carbohydrates: 43g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Protein: 32g