Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (4–6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- 4 sandwich buns or brioche rolls
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced pickles
- Tartar sauce or creamy sauce of choice
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge fillets in flour, then egg, then panko mixture, pressing gently to coat.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry fillets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Toast buns and spread with tartar sauce. Layer with lettuce, cod, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other bun half.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Substitute cod with haddock, tilapia, or pollock.
- Add Cajun seasoning for a spicy version.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for dietary needs.
- Store components separately and assemble fresh.
- Bake fillets instead of frying for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
