Crispy Fish Sandwich
Tilapia fillets, cornmeal and soft burger buns come together in this vegetarian β 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and toss them with the lemon juice, then let them sit for 5 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
- Press each fillet firmly into the cornmeal mixture, coating both sides evenly and shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the fillets and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, reaching an internal temperature of 63 C (145 F), then drain on paper towels.
- Lightly toast the cut sides of the buns and spread the mayonnaise over the bottom halves.
- Layer a lettuce leaf and tomato slice on each bun, top with a crispy fillet, close the sandwich and serve immediately.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Crispy Fish Sandwich take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Crispy Fish Sandwich vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Crispy Fish Sandwich is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich (1).jpg (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.