Fish Sandwich Recipe
Hand battered fried fish topped with lettuce and our in-house tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fish Batter
Fish
Tartar Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Fish Batter Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add Water
Gradually add cold water to the dry ingredients while whisking until you achieve a smooth batter.
Fish Preparation
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Batter Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 5
Fry Fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain Fish
Remove the fried fish from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Tartar Sauce Preparation
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, chopped capers, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Prepare Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly on a skillet or in a toaster.
- 9
Assemble Sandwiches
On the bottom half of each bun, add a lettuce leaf, a fried fish fillet, a slice of tomato, and a generous spoonful of tartar sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 10
Serve
Serve the fish sandwiches immediately while hot and crispy.