HOW TO MAKE MCDONALD’S FILET-O-FISH (EASY RECIPE)

fish fillet

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides a similar flavor profile.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

bun

🥗Healthier: whole grain bun

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

White bread is a cost-effective alternative, though it lacks fiber.

tartar sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based sauce

💰Cheaper: mayo

Mayo is a cheaper option that can mimic the creaminess of tartar sauce.

Season the dry flour with Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan on medium-high heat.

In a separate bowl, prepare the wet batter by adding Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and beer, mixing until it resembles pancake batter.

Adjust the consistency of the wet batter by adding more flour or beer as needed.

Cut Cod fillets into sandwich-sized pieces.

Coat each piece of fish in the dry flour, then dip into the wet batter, ensuring excess batter is removed before frying.

Carefully drop the battered fish into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Remove the fish from the oil and let it drain on a paper towel to avoid sogginess.

Prepare the tartar sauce by mixing 1 cup of mayonnaise, half a teaspoon of dill relish, chopped red onion, half a teaspoon of red wine vinegar, Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of dill weed.

Squeeze juice from half a lemon into the tartar sauce, mixing well and tasting for seasoning adjustments.

Prepare the Brioche buns by spreading tartar sauce on each bun before assembling the sandwich.

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