Description
Crispy cod fish sandwich delivers a delightful maritime crunch between toasted brioche buns. Layers of golden beer-battered fish, tangy slaw, and zesty remoulade create a perfect coastal meal you’ll savor with oceanic satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz/142 g each)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- oil for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup shredded cabbage slaw
- 4 tablespoons tartar sauce
Instructions
- Immerse cod fillets in buttermilk for flavor infusion and tenderizing, allowing 20 minutes of marination.
- Craft a crispy coating blend by combining flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Prepare a heavy-bottomed skillet, heating vegetable oil to precisely 350F (175C) for optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully remove cod from buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then thoroughly coat each fillet in the seasoned dry mixture.
- Gently lower battered cod into hot oil, maintaining a consistent temperature, and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until exterior turns golden brown and interior reaches perfect flaky doneness.
- While fish cooks, lightly toast brioche buns to enhance their texture and warmth.
- Construct the sandwich by layering crispy cod onto toasted buns, generously spreading tartar sauce, adding fresh coleslaw, and garnishing with optional tangy pickles.
- Plate and serve the sandwiches immediately to preserve crispiness and temperature, ensuring maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Buttermilk bath helps tenderize the fish, making it more moist and flavorful while reducing any potential fishy taste.
- Use fresh cod for the best texture and flavor, ensuring the fish is pat dry before dredging to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to prevent soggy or greasy coating; a deep-fry thermometer helps monitor this precisely.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose blend, which creates equally crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg