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Beer Battered Fried Cod Sandwich

James Brown
This Beer Battered Fried Cod Sandwich features tender cod coated in a light, crispy seasoned beer batter and fried until golden.
Servings 4
Calories 1295 kcal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Cod Loins 5-6 ounce pieces
  • Salt for seasoning
  • Pepper for seasoning
  • 4 Brioche buns
  • 4 American cheese slices

Homemade Tartar Sauce

  • 1 cup Mayo
  • 1 Dill pickle sliced
  • 2 tbsp Dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Coarse black pepper
  • 1 fresh lemon juiced

Beer Batter Dredge

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Corn starch
  • 1 tbsp Coarse black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon pepper
  • 2 tsp Old bay
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Red hot seasoning
  • 2 tsp Seasoned salt
  • 12-14 oz Beer I used fosters

Flour Coating

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Corn starch

Instructions
 

  • Make the tartar sauce at least 1 hour ahead. Combine the mayonnaise, diced dill pickle, dill, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Place the cod loins on a sheet pan and pat completely dry. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Combine the flour, cornstarch, black pepper, lemon pepper, Old Bay, garlic powder, Red Hot seasoning, and seasoned salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the beer until the batter is light and about the consistency of wall paint. Refrigerate for 5–10 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch for the flour coating.
  • Add canola oil to a deep cast-iron skillet or deep fryer and heat to 375°F.
  • Pat the cod dry again. Coat each piece completely in the flour mixture, then dip it into the beer batter. Allow the excess batter to drip off for a few seconds.
  • Carefully lower the battered cod into the hot oil. Move it slightly when it first enters the oil to prevent sticking.
  • Fry in small batches for 3–4 minutes, or until golden and the cod reaches 145°F internally.
  • Toast the brioche buns. Place one slice of American cheese on the bottom bun, followed by the fried cod and tartar sauce. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1295kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 47gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 249mgSodium: 2701mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1115IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 364mgIron: 6mg
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