Fish Sandwich Recipe
Fresh Icelandic beer battered fillet served with lemon and tartar sauce on the side.
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Ingredients
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Fish Fillet
Tartar Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Preparing the Tartar Sauce
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Mix well until fully combined.
- 2
Season
Add salt and black pepper to the tartar sauce mixture. Stir again and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preparing the Fish Fillets
- 3
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add beer while mixing until a smooth batter forms.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 5
Batter the Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the beer batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
- 6
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 7
- 8
Add Lettuce and Tomato
On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato.
- 9
Add Fish Fillet
Place a crispy fish fillet on top of the lettuce and tomato.
- 10
Top with Tartar Sauce
Generously spread the prepared tartar sauce over the fish fillet.
- 11
Complete the Sandwich
Cover with the top half of the bun and serve with lemon wedges on the side.