Crunchy Cod Fish Bun (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 -
White cod or comparable fish fillets (24 ounces)
02 -
Pinch of salt and pepper for seasoning
→ Dry Dredge
03 -
Regular flour (1 cup)
04 -
Old Bay spice mix (½ tablespoon)
→ Wet Dredge Batter
05 -
Regular flour (1 cup)
06 -
Old Bay spice mix (1 tablespoon)
07 -
Sweet paprika (½ tablespoon)
08 -
Ground turmeric (1 teaspoon)
09 -
Ground white pepper (½ teaspoon)
10 -
Baking powder (½ teaspoon)
11 -
Fresh egg (1)
12 -
Fizzy water (1 cup)
13 -
Salt and pepper as needed
→ Tartar Sauce
14 -
Creamy mayo (½ cup)
15 -
Chopped dill pickles (3 tablespoons)
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Minced capers (1 tablespoon)
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Snipped fresh parsley (1 tablespoon)
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Fresh squeezed lemon (1 tablespoon)
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Tangy Dijon (2 teaspoons)
20 -
Salt and pepper as needed
→ For Frying and Assembly
21 -
Peanut or mild cooking oil (2 quarts)
22 -
Soft burger rolls (4)
23 -
Sliced cheddar (2, cut in half)
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Warm up your oil in a big sturdy pot to 375°F and keep it around that temp
02 -
Stir together mayo, Dijon, lemon juice, chopped pickles, minced capers and fresh herbs in a dish. Add salt and pepper to your liking
03 -
Slice your cod into chunks that'll fit your buns (about 4-6 oz each). Sprinkle with salt and pepper and rest them on a wire rack over a tray
04 -
In one bowl, mix flour with Old Bay for dry coating. In another, blend remaining flour, spices, egg, and fizzy water until it's thick like dressing
05 -
Roll fish in the dry mix first, then dunk in the wet batter, letting extra drip away
06 -
Drop each piece into hot oil for 2-3 minutes each side until they turn golden. Let them drain on a rack
07 -
Hold burger buns over steamy water for about 10 seconds to soften them
08 -
Spread sauce on bottom bun, add fried fish, place cheese on top, more sauce, then cap with top bun
# Additional Tips:
01 -
Takes after the famous fast-food fish sandwich
02 -
Try swapping cod with pollack, fresh haddock or even halibut
03 -
A splash of pale beer works great instead of fizzy water
04 -
Grab ready-made tartar sauce from the store if you're in a hurry