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recipe crispy fried cod sandwich
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Diet: General
Description
Enjoy a crispy fried cod sandwich with a zesty lemon-herb aioli. This recipe delivers flaky cod in a golden-brown panko crust, served on a brioche bun with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- Cod Fillet (200g / 7oz): 2 pieces, 1-inch thick, skinless and boneless
- All-Purpose Flour (100g / 3.5oz): Seasoned with salt and pepper
- Large Egg (1): Whisked with milk
- Whole Milk (60ml / ¼ cup)
- Panko Breadcrumbs (150g / 5oz): Mixed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder
- Smoked Paprika (1 tsp / 5g)
- Garlic Powder (½ tsp / 2.5g)
- Onion Powder (½ tsp / 2.5g)
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Vegetable Oil (500ml / 2 cups): For deep frying
- Brioche Buns (2)
- Butter Lettuce (2 leaves)
- Tomato Slices (4 thin)
- Red Onion Slices (4 thin)
- Mayonnaise (2 tbsp / 30ml)
- Fresh Lemon Juice (1 tbsp / 15ml)
- Lemon Zest (1 lemon)
- Olive Oil (1 tbsp / 15ml)
- Fresh Dill (1 tbsp / 15g)
- Fresh Parsley (1 tbsp / 15g)
- Microgreen Mix (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Aioli: Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, dill, and parsley. Chill.
- Set Up Breading: Flour (salt/pepper), egg wash (egg/milk), panko (paprika, garlic, onion powder).
- Coat the Cod: Dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat in panko.
- Rest the Cod: Let breaded cod rest on a rack for 5 minutes.
- Fry the Cod: Fry in 180°C (350°F) oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain & Toast: Drain on paper towels; toast buns.
- Assemble Sandwich: Aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, cod, bun.
- Garnish & Serve: Add microgreens and serve immediately.
Notes
Resting the breaded cod helps the coating adhere. Maintaining oil temperature is crucial for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 750 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg