Fried Cod Sandwich (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Fish

01 - Season with salt and pepper
02 - 24 oz of cod (or any white fish)

→ Dry Dredge

03 - ½ tbsp of Old Bay seasoning
04 - 1 cup of all-purpose flour

→ Wet Dredge Batter

05 - ½ tbsp paprika
06 - 1 large egg
07 - ½ tsp of turmeric
08 - 1 cup of sparkling water
09 - Salt and pepper (adjust to your preference)
10 - ½ tsp baking powder
11 - 1 cup of flour
12 - 1 tbsp of Old Bay seasoning
13 - ½ tsp white pepper

→ Tartar Sauce

14 - ½ cup of mayo
15 - 1 tbsp of capers, finely chopped
16 - ½ tbsp of Dijon mustard
17 - 3 tbsp of diced dill pickle
18 - 1 tbsp of lemon juice
19 - 1 tbsp of chopped parsley
20 - Add salt and pepper to your liking

→ For Frying and Assembly

21 - 2 quarts of any neutral frying oil or peanut oil
22 - 4 buns for sandwiches
23 - 2 cheddar cheese slices, cut in half

# Instructions:

01 - Warm your frying oil in a sturdy deep pan until it hits 375°F and stays there
02 - Stir mayo, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, capers, and pickles together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to adjust flavor
03 - Slice the cod into pieces that fit your buns (4-6 oz each). Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Set them on a rack placed over a tray
04 - In a bowl, mix flour and Old Bay for the dry coating. For the wet batter, combine the remaining flour with seasonings, egg, and carbonated water until smooth like salad dressing
05 - Start by coating the fish in the dry flour mix. Then dip into the wet batter, letting extra batter drip away
06 - Cook each fillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy golden. Let it drain on a rack
07 - Hold the sandwich buns over lightly steaming water for 10 seconds to make them soft
08 - Start with a bun’s bottom, add a layer of tartar sauce, top with crispy fish, a cheese slice half, more tartar sauce, and the top part of the bun

# Notes:

01 - This was inspired by the classic Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's
02 - Not a fan of cod? Try halibut, pollack, or haddock instead
03 - Replace sparkling water with a light beer for an alternate flavor
04 - Store-bought tartar sauce can save you time

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