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Crispy fried cod sandwich on a toasted bun with melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, and tartar sauce.
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Filet O Fish Copycat

This copycat Filet-O-Fish is crispy, flaky, and layered with American cheese, shredded lettuce, and homemade tartar sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fish, fried, Seafood
Servings: 2
Author: August DeWindt

Ingredients

Fish:

  • 8 ounces cod fish
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Potato or brioche buns toasted with butter
  • Shredded lettuce optional
  • 2 American cheese slices

Tartar Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 teaspoon relish
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Pinch of sugar
  • Chopped dill

Instructions

  • Cut the codfish into 2 even pieces, about the same size as the buns.
    Cod fish filets on a cutting board.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the tartar sauce in a small bowl. Place in the fridge until time to use.
    Tartar sauce in a bowl.
  • Set up 3 shallow bowls for your coating station. In the first bowl add the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper and garlic powder, whisk together. In another bowl whisk together the eggs. Lastly add the panko to another bowl.
    Panko bread crumbs, flour and eggs in separate bowls.
  • Begin to heat oil in a skillet until 350 degrees, the oil should be at least 1 inch deep.
  • Coat the fish in the flour mixture, then the egg, shake off the excess then dip into the panko. Place in the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides. About 3 minutes per side, 5 minutes if the fish is thicker.
    Fish frying in a silver pan.
  • Once the fish is done frying, place the fish on a wire rack lined with a paper towel to drain and immediately add the cheese so it melts slightly.
    Fried fish with American cheese on top.
  • Assemble the filet-o-fish sandwiches. Add the tartar sauce to the top and bottom of the buns. Place a piece of fish on the bottom bun, top with the shredded lettuce and top of the bun. Eat and enjoy!
    Crispy fried cod sandwich on a toasted bun with melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, and tartar sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1429mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 3mg