How to Make The Ultimate Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: baked fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often less expensive and still nutritious.

buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber and nutrients.

tartar sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based sauce

💰Cheaper: mayo

Yogurt-based sauce is lighter and healthier.

Start by preparing the batter with 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of corn starch.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.

Pour in 3/4 cup of beer and whisk until smooth, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Prepare the tartar sauce by mixing 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced shallot, 2 tablespoons of chopped capers, 2 tablespoons of sweet relish, 1 1/2 teaspoons of white vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Refrigerate the tartar sauce until ready to use.

Heat 2 quarts of peanut oil in a 7-quart Dutch oven to medium-high heat (around 375 degrees).

Pat the haddock fillets dry and toss them in the batter until fully coated.

Using a dinner fork, hold the battered fish to let excess batter drip off before placing it in the hot oil.

Fry the fish for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the fish from the oil and let it drain on paper towels.

Toast the brioche buns and assemble the sandwiches with the fried fish, tartar sauce, and lettuce.

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