Description
Savory homemade filet-o-fish burger brings classic fast-food flavors straight to your kitchen with crispy golden fish and creamy tartar sauce. Seafood enthusiasts and home cooks can easily recreate this beloved sandwich, enjoying restaurant-quality taste without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices of processed cheddar cheese
Breading Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Tartar Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) capers, finely chopped
Instructions
- Select white fish fillets like cod or halibut and gently pat them completely dry using clean kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.
- Create a crispy coating station with three shallow dishes: first with seasoned flour, second with whisked eggs, and third with panko breadcrumbs.
- Meticulously coat each fish fillet by first dredging in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dipping into beaten eggs, and finally rolling thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 375°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even browning.
- Carefully lower breaded fish fillets into hot oil, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove fried fish and place on paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispy texture.
- Prepare tartar sauce by combining mayonnaise, finely chopped pickles, fresh lemon juice, and briny capers, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Lightly toast burger buns until edges are golden and crisp.
- Construct burger by spreading generous layer of tartar sauce on bottom bun, placing melted cheese slice, positioning crispy fish fillet, and crowning with top bun.
- Serve immediately while fish remains hot and crispy, offering additional tartar sauce on side for dipping.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, white fish like cod or halibut for the best texture and flavor in your homemade burger.
- Pat fish completely dry before breading to ensure a crispy, golden-brown coating that won’t get soggy.
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature around 350°F for perfect, evenly cooked fish without burning.
- Experiment with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for a low-carb or celiac-friendly version of this classic sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg