These Pub-Style Fried Cod Sandwiches are made with marinated cod fried to the perfect crisp and served on a soft brioche bun.
Prep Time:20mins
Cook Time:15mins
Total Time:35mins
Ingredients
4 3ozcod fillets
3cwater
2tbspkosher salt
1/2tspold bay
1/4tspgarlic powder
1/4tspdried dill
Pinchcayenneoptional
3/4cflour
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tsppaprika
Oil for frying
4light brioche buns
4ozAmerican cheese
Bib lettuce
Tomato slices
Tartar sauce
1/2cmayo
1 1/2tbspsweet relish
1tspcapers + juice
1tspvinegar
1/2tspWorcestershire sauce
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/4tspdill
1/4tspsugar
1/4tspkosher saltor to taste
Pinchblack pepper
Pinchcayenneoptional
Instructions
In a bowl whisk 3 cups of water plus 2 tablespoons of kosher salt until the salt is dissolved. Place the cod fillets into the salty water for 15-20 minutes. Remove the pieces from the salty water, reserving 1-2 teaspoons, and pat dry. Season with old bay, garlic powder, and dried dill.
In a separate container, blend the flour, salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Create a coarse crumble by pouring the reserved brine water into the flour and pinching it between your fingers.
Batter the fish in the crumbly flour the allow the fillets to rest in a baking sheet. Heat about 2 cuts is cooking oil in a skillet to 350 degrees. Fry the pieces for 3-4 minutes per side or until crisp. Drain on a wire rack before building the sandwiches as desired.
Tartar Sauce
To make the sauce, blend all of the ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready for use.