Crispy Cod Fish Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fish
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Cod like Icelandic type or similar (1½ pounds)
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Season with pepper and salt
→ Dry Coating
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1 cup of plain flour
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½ tablespoon of Old Bay mix
→ Wet Batter
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Another 1 cup of plain flour
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1 full tablespoon of Old Bay spice
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A half tablespoon of smoked paprika
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1 small teaspoon of turmeric powder
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½ teaspoon of ground white pepper
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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1 egg, cracked
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1 cup of sparkling water
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Pepper and salt to taste
→ Sauce for Sandwich
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½ cup mayo
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3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
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1 tablespoon of capers, minced
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1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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Pepper and salt for seasoning
→ For Cooking and Serving
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2 quarts peanut or neutral oil for frying
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4 sandwich rolls or burger buns
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2 cheddar cheese slices, cut in half
# Instructions:
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Using a deep, heavy pan, bring the frying oil to 375°F. Keep it hot during cooking.
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Stir mayo, pickles, parsley, capers, mustard, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper for flavor.
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Slice cod into squares to fit the buns (around 4-6 ounces each). Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then set on a wire rack placed above a pan.
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Mix flour with Old Bay seasoning in one shallow bowl for the dry coating. In another bowl, combine the rest of the flour, spices, baking powder, egg, and sparkling water to make the wet batter. It should look like a thin salad dressing.
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Dip each fish piece into the dry mix first, then cover it in the wet batter. Let any extra batter drip back into the bowl.
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Fry the fish for about 2-3 minutes per side until both sides are golden. Rest on a wire rack to drain any oil.
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Hold the buns over steaming water for a quick 10 seconds to soften them.
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Spread some sauce on the bottom bun, stack the fried fish, a cheese half, extra sauce, and then the top bun.
# Notes:
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Inspired by the classic Filet-O-Fish sandwich from McDonald's.
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Replace cod with haddock, halibut, or Alaskan pollock if preferred.
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Swap sparkling water with light beer for a twist in flavor.
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In a hurry? Use store-bought tartar sauce instead.