How to Make McDonald's Filet-O-Fish | The Best Fish Sandwich 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.

Cut the kai fish into filets about the size of the bun.

Pat the fish dry and season to taste with Creole seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Flip and repeat on the other side.

Place the seasoned fish to the side and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.

Dice two dill pickle spears and some capers.

Dice one shallot.

Chop chives and fresh dill.

In a bowl, add 1 cup of mayo, 1 tablespoon of pickle juice, diced pickles, 1 tablespoon of capers, diced shallots, 1 tablespoon of chives, fresh dill, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, along with the zest and juice of one lemon. Season to taste with salt and pepper and whisk until combined to make the tartar sauce.

In a bowl, add 1 cup of flour and season to taste with Creole seasoning.

In a separate bowl, add 1 and 1/4 cups of flour and season to taste with Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add one egg and whisk.

Add about 12 ounces of beer to the flour mixture and whisk until you reach a cake batter consistency. If too thick, add more beer; if too loose, add more flour.

Coat the fish in flour followed by the beer batter and fry immediately. Be gentle as it may fall apart.

Fry at 365°F for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.

Spray mayo on the potato rolls and toast them in a skillet.

To assemble, place the bottom bun, add a slice of cheese, the fried fish, tartar sauce (and extra tartar sauce if desired), and then the top bun.

Cooking Techniques

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