Name: Crispy Fish Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 hamburger or brioche-style buns - toasted; Thousand Island Dressing; 2 slices of Havarti cheese; handful of fresh arugula; 2 sliced dill pickles; 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup cooking oil for frying; 1 egg; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 pieces of frozen cod fish (10.5 ounces (298g) about 1/2-inch thick, and thawed

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Irresistible Crispy Fish Sandwiches! These cod fish sandwiches are truly restaurant-quality and exceptional! Tender, crunchy, and bursting with amazing flavors and textures, this crispy fish sandwich is one of the best you’ll ever enjoy!

Tell Us About These Crispy Fish Sandwiches

We love fried fish once in a while, and these cod fish sandwiches turned out truly AMAZING! When it comes to making fish sandwiches, it’s all about the textures, its seasonings, and most importantly – the toppings! These are SO good, you will enjoy them as much as we do. So here’s what we can tell you about them:

THE FLAVOR: Juicy, tender, and delicious flavors in every bite.
THE EASE: This recipe is straightforward and very easy to make. Once you’ve made them for the first time, you’ll enjoy making them every time you crave them.
VERSATILITY: This recipe is made with cod fillets, but you can easily substitute with halibut, flounder, and tilapia.

Quick Recipes Tips

This recipe is for two crispy cod sandwiches, but you can easily double the ingredients for more servings.
We prefer to purchase the “wild-caught” cod fillets. And, the frozen packages are great! You pay a few dollars more, but it’s worth it. These are ideal since they are already perfectly pre-cut in the size that will fit a hamburger bun, or a brioche bun.
It’s best to remove the frozen fish from all packaging. Then place the fish into a dish, and allow it to thaw in your refrigerator overnight. Then rinse the fish and drain.
Also, it’s recommended to cook and consume the fish within 24 hours of thawing.
Do not thaw and refreeze.

Two fish sandwiches set on a white platter.

Ingredients You Will Need:

For our cod fish sandwiches recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

2 pieces of frozen cod fish (10.5 ounces (298g), about 1/2-inch thick, and thawed
For The BATTER:
1 egg
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup cooking oil for frying
For The SANDWICH:
2 hamburger or brioche-style buns – toasted
Thousand Island Dressing
Sliced Havarti Cheese
Sliced Dill Pickles
Fresh Arugula

Seasonings, plus two hamburger buns, and a package of cod fillets.

Ok, let’s make this!

How To Make Crispy Fish Sandwiches?

If this is your first time making these crispy fish sandwiches, no worries, this recipe is relatively easy and quick. Also, we have our full printable recipe card located at the bottom. But first, let’s go through our steps so you can understand what’s involved before you start.

First, prep the fillets! Take the (already thawed) fish fillets, give them a quick rinse, and drain them. Place them onto a plate or dish, and use a paper towel to pat dry each fillet.

2. Next, prepare the batter for the fish. Use stainless steel breading pans, or a shallow dishes. Measure all the seasonings, corn starch, and one egg, and lightly beat with a fork to combine. The batter will have a deep orange-red color.

3. Meanwhile, toast your buns in a toaster oven or your oven until golden and crispy. And, set them on a platter, nearby.

4. Coat each cod fillet, first dip into the batter and coat both sides. Then dip into the panko bread crumbs, patting the fish and coating both sides.

Three breading pans with fish coated with orange batter, then coated with panko crumbs.

5. Ready to Fry Them! Meanwhile, grab an 8-inch skillet, and pour about 1/2 cup of frying oil. Heat on moderate heat, for about 1 minute. Drop a few bread crumbs into the oil to see if it is ready. When ready? Carefully, add the fish fillets into the oil and fry them until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Then drain on a paper towel. Turn off the heat.

6. Make the Sandwiches! Place the fried fish on one side of the toasted bun. Spread some Thousand Island dressing on one side of the buns. Place a slice of cheese on top of the fish. Then a pickle, and of course, a handful of fresh arugula. Close the bun, and serve!

two fish sandwiches with pickles and slice of cheese on top.

An open fish sandwich, and a bite into the closed fish sandwich on a white plate.

A Delicious Lunch or Easy Dinner

Serve these delicious crispy fish sandwiches with crunchy potato chips on the side, along with a glass of iced tea or beer. If you want to get fancy? Serve it with our easy shrimp bisque as a side. Everyone will love these fish sandwiches, guaranteed! So try this recipe… You won’t be disappointed!

Enjoy!

Don’t forget! If you make this recipe for our Crispy Fish Sandwiches, let us know and leave a comment! Have fun and snap a photo, and share! Hashtag it on Instagram @2sistersrecipes and Pinterest. We’d love to see what you make!

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Crispy Fish Sandwiches

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Delicious Crispy Fish Sandwiches! These are undeniably restaurant-quality crispy cod fish sandwiches, and they are outstanding! Packed with incredible flavors and textures, this fish sandwich is truly one of the best you will ever experience! Ideal for lunch or an easy dinner.

Ingredients

2 pieces of frozen cod fish (10.5 ounces (298g) about 1/2-inch thick, and thawed

THE BATTER:

1 egg
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

COATING & FRYING THE FISH:

2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup cooking oil for frying

ADDITIONAL NEEDED:

2 hamburger or brioche-style buns - toasted
Thousand Island Dressing
2 slices of Havarti cheese
handful of fresh arugula
2 sliced dill pickles

Instructions

Use an 8-inch (or 9-inch) non-stick skillet and pour the oil into the skillet, and set it on the stove. (Do not turn on the heat yet.)
TOAST THE BUNS: Use your toaster or oven to toast the buns until golden and crispy, and set them aside.
PREPARE THE FISH: Drain any liquid from the fish. Then, take a paper towel and pat dry each cod fish fillet to remove any excess moisture.
PREPARE THE BATTER: In a shallow dish, or a breading pan, add the one egg, corn starch, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Use a fork to lightly beat the batter. It will be thick and have an orange color.
In a second shallow dish, or breading pan, add the panko bread crumbs.
Take one fish at a time, and dip it into the batter, coating both sides. Then, into the panko bread crumbs and coat both sides.
READY TO FRY: Turn on the heat under the skillet, and moderate heat. Allow the oil to get hot, about 1 minute. Next, test to see if the oil is ready by adding a dropping a few crumbs of panko into the skillet. If it sizzles, then the oil is hot and ready. Place a paper towel onto a dinner plate and set it aside.
Next, add the cod fillets to the skillet. If the heat is too high, you can lower it to moderate-low, and fry them for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown on the bottom. Use a spatula and a fork to carefully and slowly turn each one over to fry the other side. Continue to fry until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove and allow them to drain on a paper towel. Remember to turn off the heat.
PREPARE THE FISH SANDWICHES: Smear some Thousand Island dressing on the top of the buns. Then lay each fish onto the bottom of the bun, top each fish with a slice of cheese, a sliced pickle, and some fresh arugula. Then close the sandwich with the top, and serve.

Notes

Recipe Tips:

This recipe is for two crispy cod sandwiches, but you can easily double the ingredients for more servings.
We prefer to purchase the "wild-caught" cod fillets. You pay a few dollars more, but it's worth it. These are ideal since they are already perfectly pre-cut in the size that will fit a hamburger bun.
It's best to remove the frozen fish from all packaging. Then place the fish into a dish, and allow it to thaw in your refrigerator overnight. Then rinse the fish and drain.
Also, it's recommended to cook and consume the fish within 24 hours of thawing.
Do not thaw and refreeze.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 servings Serving Size: 1 serving ( 1 fillet sandwich)
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 548Protein: 27g

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