Crispy Fish Sandwich Recipe with Wasabi Tartar Sauce
A homemade fish sandwich has never been easier - or tastier! This Crispy Fish Sandwich Recipe with Wasabi Tartar Sauce gets an Asian-style makeover, packed with flavor. Plus, it’s on the table in 30 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 949kcal
Ingredients
Wasabi Tartar Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- Salt to taste
Fish Sandwiches
- 4 (6 oz) each pieces of firm white fish (such as halibut, tilapia, or cod)
- 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh lime slices
- 4 firm buns
- Sliced cucumbers, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, and cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, soy sauce, lime juice, and wasabi paste. Taste and season as needed with salt. Refrigerate until needed.1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, Salt
- Sprinkle both sides of the fish with the old bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.4 (6 oz) each pieces of firm white fish, 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a shallow dish, (I like to use a pie plate), combine the flour, ginger, and garlic powder.1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs until combined.2 eggs
- Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Working with one piece of fish at a time, lightly coat the fish in the flour mixture. Then dip in the eggs to coat, followed by the panko. Use your hands to lightly press the panko into the fish, if needed.
- Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a cooling rack over a baking sheet and squeeze a slice of lime over each piece of fish.Vegetable oil, Fresh lime slices
- To assemble, spread the wasabi tartar sauce on the inside of the top and bottom of each bun. Place the fish on the bottom, then top with sliced cucumbers, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, and cilantro. Place the top half of the bun on and serve.4 firm buns, Sliced cucumbers, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, and cilantro
Notes
Adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray June 2013
I like to use pieces of fish that are about the same size as my buns.
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. The nutritional value for the frying oil is based on a retention of 1/4 cup of vegetable oil. Cooking time and temperature can cause this number to change.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 949kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 1886mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g