Make This Crispy Fish Sandwich Recipe for Lent (7 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) Sandwiches Seafood Dinner Lunch High Protein Recipes

Fish sandwiches are popular all the time, but especially during lent. Think you can only get a fish sandwich by going to a drive-thru? Not true, my friends. This crispy fish sandwich recipe is easy to make right in your own kitchen.

Here is your shopping list for this homemade crispy fish sandwich recipe: whitefish fillets, buttermilk, buttery crackers, panko breadcrumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, vegetable oil for frying and sandwich buns. You can add whatever else you like to the sandwich. We enjoy a slice of cheese, lettuce and lots of tartar sauce. 

White fish like cod, tilapia or halibut are dipped into a buttermilk, then into buttery cracker crumbs, panko breadcrumbs and Old Bay seasoning. Check out the health benefits of fish. The fish goes immediately into hot oil in a skillet and cooks until golden brown and cooked through. Drain the fish on paper towels and then get ready to build that fish sandwich. Spread sandwich buns with tartar sauce then add lettuce, the crispy fried fish, cheese and more tartar sauce. Mmm. 

You can use store-bought tartar sauce for this crispy fish sandwich recipe, but if you have time, make some homemade tartar sauce. It's easy! Add whatever toppings you'd like to this fish sandwich. A slice of ripe tomato, thinly sliced cucumber and red onion would add even more flavor and crunch. Serve the easy sandwiches for lunch or dinner with your favorite side dishes.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whitefish fillets (cod, tilapia and halibut work well), cut in half (about 6 to 8 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup crushed buttery crackers
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 sandwich rolls or hamburger buns

Optional Toppings

• lettuce
• cheese slices
• store-bought tartar sauce or homemade tartar sauce

Here's how to make it: 

1. Pour the buttermilk in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In another shallow bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, panko and Old Bay seasoning. For some spice, use Hot Old Bay seasoning or add some ground cayenne.
2. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to about 350 degrees F. Check the temperature on a food thermometer. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and then dip the fish into the buttermilk and then into the cracker mixture. 
3. Place in the hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the fish. Drain the fish on paper towels. You could keep the fish warm in a moderate oven.
4. To assemble the sandwich, spread the sandwich buns with tartar sauce, if using. Add lettuce, the fish and then top with a slice of cheese, if desired, and more tartar sauce. You could also a slice of fresh tomato or thinly sliced cucumbers. 

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