Fried Cod Fish Sandwich (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Fish

01 - 24 ounces of cod or another white fish like haddock
02 - Season with ground black pepper and a pinch of salt

→ Dry Dredge

03 - 1 cup of plain flour
04 - ½ tablespoon of Old Bay spice blend

→ Wet Dredge Batter

05 - 1 cup of all-purpose flour
06 - 1 tablespoon of Old Bay
07 - ½ tablespoon paprika powder
08 - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
09 - ½ teaspoon of white pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
11 - One large egg
12 - 1 cup of fizzy water
13 - Salt and pepper for flavor

→ Tartar Sauce

14 - ½ cup of mayo
15 - 3 tablespoons of chopped dill pickles
16 - 1 tablespoon of diced capers
17 - 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley
18 - 1 tablespoon squeezed lemon juice
19 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
20 - Add salt and black pepper to season

→ For Frying and Assembly

21 - Around 2 quarts of peanut or another mild-flavored frying oil
22 - 4 soft burger buns
23 - 2 slices of cheddar cheese, cut in half

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up a hefty amount of frying oil in a deep pan. Keep it steady at 375°F.
02 - Stir together mayo, mustard, lemon, parsley, capers, and chopped pickles. Add salt and pepper as needed.
03 - Slice fish into even pieces (aim for bun-sized portions of about 4-6 oz). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set them on a rack over a tray.
04 - In one dish, stir flour and Old Bay seasoning. In another, whisk the wet batter ingredients until it has the texture of salad dressing.
05 - Dust fish in the dry flour blend first, then dunk into the wet batter. Let any extra batter drip off.
06 - Carefully fry each piece until golden, flipping after 2-3 minutes per side. Let them rest on a wire rack to drain any extra oil.
07 - Hold each burger bun over steaming water for around 10 seconds to make them soft.
08 - Start with tartar sauce on the bottom bun, stack on fried fish, half a cheese slice, another layer of sauce, and finish with the top bun.

# Notes:

01 - This takes inspiration from McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
02 - Switch cod for halibut, pollack, or haddock as needed.
03 - You could swap sparkling water for a light beer.
04 - Store-bought tartar can save you some effort!

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