How to make the best Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The secret to perfecting this dish lies in the batter. You want a light batter that is super-crispy yet doesn\u2019t weigh down the Fish. In our opinion the best batter is a Beer Batter, using a lighter pilsner-style Beer. The batter shouldn\u2019t be too thick, and almost Tempura-like in its consistency. Just enough viscosity to stick to the Fish and allow for a perfect, even coating during frying
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It\u2019s a very simple batter to make, all you need to do is whisk together All-Purpose Flour, some Baking Powder, and Beer. The ratio for Flour to Beer is roughly 1:1, therefore 1 cup of Flour for 1 cup of Beer is needed. You want a batter that is runny, yet will still stick to the Fish
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For the Beer, you can use whatever you have handy, but I would highly recommend avoiding anything too heavy. No IPAs or Stouts for our Beer Batter, as our aim is to keep things light. A light and crisp beer such as a Corona or Modelo will work great. For the photos in this recipe we used Corona, and it turned out amazing
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Seasoning the Batter is critical to get as much flavor into the sandwich as possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An important step in making the perfect Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich is loading as much flavor into the Fish as possible. The easiest way to do so is by seasoning the batter. For this recipe we\u2019re keeping things classic, with a generous spoonful of Old Bay!
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I don\u2019t know what it is about Old Bay, but it goes so well with Seafood, especially Deep-Fried Fish! You can be generous with the Old Bay too, we recommend about 1 \u00bd tsp. of Old Bay per 1 cup of Flour. You can also add a touch of Salt and Pepper to the Flour too. Not too much, as the Old Bay already has Salt and Pepper
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If you want to add a little heat to the seasoning, try adding some ground Chili or Cayenne Pepper. We\u2019re keeping the spice out of our recipe below, but adding heat is a nice way to add some additional flavor profiles to the dish
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Choosing the right Fish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another critical element of making a Fried Fish Sandwich is choosing the right type or Fish. Generally speaking, for deep frying you want to use a firm white Fish. There are loads of different options here, from Cod, Haddock, Tilapia, Sea Bass, Halibut, Snapper, to name just a few
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I recommend speaking to your local Fish Monger and get them to recommend the best fish for your Sandwich. Certain parts of the world will have different types of Fish, but the good news is that finding some good quality White Fish is generally easy enough in most parts of the world these days
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Before coating, I recommend patting the Fish dry and then cutting it into large square-ish shapes. As a rule of thumb, try to cut the Fish to be slightly larger than your Burger Buns. This way the Fish will fit snuggly into the Burger once cooked
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Frying the Fish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium heat with enough Neutral Frying Oil (such as Vegetable or Canola Oil) so that the Fish will be fully submerged. Avoid filling the pot any higher than halfway full, as you want to avoid any risks of the Oil overflowing once at temperature
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Using a kitchen thermometer, monitor the temperature of the Oil until it reaches a temperature of 320F. At this point, dip a piece of Fish into the Batter and then immediately transfer it into the Oil, placing it carefully to avoid any Oil splashing up
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Try to avoid overcrowding the pot with Fish too, as each piece you add will drop the Oil temperature. I wouldn\u2019t recommend any more than 3 pieces, so you\u2019ll need to batch cook the Fish
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After about 4 \u2013 5 minutes the Fish will have turned a wonderful golden-brown color and be completely cooked through. Using a spider strainer, remove the Fish pieces from the Oil and set them onto an elevated wire rack. Season immediately with Salt and they\u2019re ready to go into your Sandwich
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Assembling our Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The filling in this sandwich is classic, and very simple: Tartare Sauce, shredded Lettuce, and of course, that wonderful piece of crispy Fried Fish. If you have the time, I highly recommend making our amazing homemade Tartar Sauce<\/a>. Otherwise, some good quality store bought sauce will suffice Place a bed of lettuce on the bottom of your bun and then top it with the Fish. Spread a generous amount of Tartar Sauce onto the top of the Burger Bun and place it on top of the Fish. It\u2019s now ready to eat! For something so simple the flavors and textures in this Sandwich are truly amazing
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