Saucy Fish Sandwiches

These Saucy Fish Sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic fish sandwich, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The fish fillets are dipped in a rich egg and milk wash before being coated in a savory blend of flour, cornmeal, and spices, then pan-fried until golden and crisp. The star of the show is the homemade sauce—a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, brightened with dried parsley and onion, and kicked up with a touch of hot pepper sauce and garlic. This sandwich delivers a satisfying crunch from the crust, tender flaky fish inside, and a zesty, slightly sweet and spicy sauce that ties it all together. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch, this recipe uses pantry staples to create a restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve on split hamburger buns with fresh lettuce for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Cooking Method: Frying

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 897.9

Description

These Saucy Fish Sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic fish sandwich, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The fish fillets are dipped in a rich egg and milk wash before being coated in a savory blend of flour, cornmeal, and spices, then pan-fried until golden and crisp. The star of the show is the homemade sauce—a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, brightened with dried parsley and onion, and kicked up with a touch of hot pepper sauce and garlic. This sandwich delivers a satisfying crunch from the crust, tender flaky fish inside, and a zesty, slightly sweet and spicy sauce that ties it all together. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch, this recipe uses pantry staples to create a restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve on split hamburger buns with fresh lettuce for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Ingredients

Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Dried parsley flakes
Dried minced onion
Worcestershire sauce
Hot pepper sauce
Garlic powder
All-purpose flour
Yellow cornmeal
Salt
Pepper
Cayenne pepper
Egg
Milk
Panfish or cod fillets

Directions

1
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, dried parsley flakes, dried minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder.
2
Cover the sauce mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
3
In a shallow bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4
In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg and milk together until well combined.
5
Cut the fish fillets into portions that will fit comfortably on the hamburger buns.
6
Dip each fish portion into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
7
Transfer the egg-coated fish to the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly on both sides.
8
Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Fry the coated fish fillets for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and flaky.
10
Serve the hot fish on split hamburger buns topped with lettuce leaves and a generous spoonful of the chilled sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 897.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54.2g84%
Saturated Fat 9.1g46%
Cholesterol 130.6mg44%
Sodium 5649.6mg236%
Total Carbohydrate 54.4g19%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 43.6g88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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