Filet O Fish Copycat
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- Fish Filets:
- 2 large pollock, tilapia, cod or other white fish fillets (about 1.25 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups finely crushed oyster or Saltine crackers
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups oil for frying (peanut, canola, or vegetable)
- Tartar Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons minced white onion
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced dill pickles with juice
- Pinch salt
- For serving:
- 4–6 slices American cheese
- 4–6 white hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cut the fillets into squares about 3″ by 3″. Reserve scraps as well (waste not, want not!).
- Place fish in a shallow bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place crumbs in a shallow bowl and line a plate or baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
- Drain excess lemon juice and add milk to the fish.
- Lift pieces out carefully and dredge in crumbs to cover completely. Dip in milk again and then crumbs for a good coating. Place coated fillets on the paper and refrigerate 10 minutes up to 3 hours to help coating adhere.
- Make your tartar sauce:
- Mix onions, pickles, and mayo with a pinch of salt and a dash of white pepper
- Refrigerate.
- Unwrap and cut the cheese slices
- Heat 1/2 inch depth of oil in a large skillet until a crumb sizzles when dropped in. It should be about 350ºF with a thermometer.
- Fry fillets cold from the fridge for about 2 minutes on each side.
- When golden and cooked through, remove fillets to a rack.
- Warm the buns in the microwave for 10 seconds or until soft.
- Put a slice of cheese on the bottom of each bun, top with a fish square or two for larger sandwiches, a big scoop of tartar sauce and each right away!
- Makes 4 big sandwiches or 6 smaller sandwiches
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
Find it online: https://hilahcooking.com/filet-o-fish-copycat/