Fish sandwich

A fish sandwich is a sandwich made with fish as the primary ingredient. Fish sandwiches are found in many cultures, especially near bodies of water. The sandwich usually consists of fish fillets or whole fish, and may include condiments such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or mayonnaise.

The earliest known fish sandwich recipe was published in England in 1762. It called for pickled herring to be placed between slices of buttered bread. This sandwich became popular in the 19th century as a cheap and easy meal for the working class.

In the United States, the fish sandwich became popular in the early 20th century. One of the first recorded recipes was published in 1917 and called for fried fish fillets to be served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.

Advice

Making a fish sandwich can be a delicious and easy way to enjoy a meal. My advice for making a great fish sandwich is to start by choosing the right type of fish. Consider your favorite type of fish, as well as its texture and flavor. Once you have chosen a type of fish, you can season it with herbs and spices and then fry it until it is golden brown. To assemble the sandwich, add the fried fish to a toasted bun and top it with lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiments. For an extra crunch, add a few slices of pickles or onions. Finally, enjoy your delicious fish sandwich!

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Recipes

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Fried Fish Sandwich

  • FRIED FISH
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • panko bread crumb
  • egg
  • flounder
  • TARTAR SAUCE
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • shallot
  • mayonnaise
  • bread
  • dill
  • caper
  • FOR ASSEMBLY
  • american cheese
  • white bun
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Healthy-ish Fried Fish Sandwich

  • mayonnaise
  • onion
  • sweet relish
  • lemon juice
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • bay seasoning
  • panko bread crumb
  • brioche bun
  • cheddar cheese
  • dill pickle
  • fish sandwich
  • tartar sauce
  • grapeseed
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Catfish Sandwiches with Cajun Remoulade

  • butter lettuce
  • canola oil
  • onion
  • tomato
  • caper
  • cajun seasoning
  • corn muffin
  • egg
  • loaf garlic bread
  • green onion
  • catfish
  • mayonnaise
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
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Fried Fish Sandwiches with Cucumbers and Tartar Sauce

  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
  • deep fry thermometer
  • FISH AND ASSEMBLY
  • salt
  • lettuce
  • vegetable oil
  • baking powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • egg
  • dill
  • rice vinegar
  • bay seasoning
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • light beer
  • persian cucumber
  • potato roll
  • TARTAR SAUCE
  • salt
  • caper
  • dijon mustard
  • garlic
  • mayonnaise
  • lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • sweet relish
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Haddock Fish Sandwich

  • canola oil
  • coleslaw
  • dill sandwich pickle
  • tarter sauce
  • cracker meal
  • all purpose flour
  • relish
  • sugar
  • buttermilk
  • milk
  • parsley
  • hot sauce
  • salt
  • hamburger bun
  • haddock
  • onion
  • mayonnaise
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Hawaiian Fish Sandwich

  • cayenne pepper
  • oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • mahi mahi
  • sweet maui onion
  • tomato
  • tartar sauce
  • sweet bread bun
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Crispiest Beer-Battered Fish Sandwiches

  • beer-battered fish sandwiches
  • lettuce
  • vegetable oil
  • beer
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cornstarch
  • bay seasoning
  • cod
  • arnold
  • banana pepper mayo
  • banana pepper
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • bay seasoning
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
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Fried Fish Sandwich

  • onion
  • panko breadcrumb
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • tomato
  • blackened seasoning
  • egg
  • cod
  • kaiser roll
  • boston bibb lettuce
  • tartar sauce
  • oil
  • salt
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Fried Fish Sandwiches with Lobster Mayo

  • deep fry thermometer
  • hot sauce
  • salt
  • lemon
  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • potato chip
  • mayonnaise
  • panko
  • lobster meat
  • lemon juice
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • bread
  • bread
  • arugula
  • napa cabbage
  • parsley
  • shallot
  • egg
  • butter
  • cod
  • hamburger bun
  • tomato
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Sweet and Spicy Catfish Sandwiches

  • salt
  • cucumber
  • vegetable oil
  • sambal oelek
  • ginger
  • green onion
  • honey
  • carrot
  • apple cider vinegar
  • mayonnaise
  • soy sauce
  • butter
  • catfish
  • garlic
  • baguette roll
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Catfish Sandwich with Remoulade

  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • cornmeal
  • romaine
  • onion
  • caper
  • english mustard
  • paprika
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • mayonnaise
  • cayenne pepper
  • egg wash
  • celery
  • onion
  • horseradish
  • ketchup
  • red wine vinegar
  • anchovy
  • catfish
  • brioche bread
  • tomato
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Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich

  • panko bread crumb
  • green cabbage
  • mayonnaise
  • potato starch
  • shallot
  • caper
  • sriracha
  • egg
  • cajun seasoning
  • butter
  • bun
  • white fish

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
mayonnaise
all purpose flour
vegetable oil
egg
onion
black pepper
caper
tomato
cayenne pepper
butter
lemon juice
bay seasoning
tartar sauce
lettuce
catfish
paprika
shallot
bread
panko bread crumb
baking powder
hamburger bun
canola oil
garlic
parsley
oil
cod
soy sauce
dill
sweet relish
buttermilk
cornichon
cajun seasoning
green onion
deep fry thermometer
cornstarch
sugar
hot sauce
panko breadcrumb
garlic powder
onion powder
white fish
napa cabbage
romaine
flounder
american cheese
white bun
brioche bun
cheddar cheese
dill pickle
fish sandwich
grapeseed
tapioca flour
potato
halibut
water
butter lettuce
corn muffin
loaf garlic bread
dijon mustard
rice vinegar
lemon zest
light beer
persian cucumber
potato roll
coleslaw
dill sandwich pickle
tarter sauce
cracker meal
relish
milk
haddock
mahi mahi
sweet maui onion
sweet bread bun
pickle
chive
hoagie roll
beer
banana pepper
sour cream
arnold
blackened seasoning
kaiser roll
boston bibb lettuce
lemon
potato chip
panko
lobster meat
arugula
cucumber
sambal oelek
ginger
honey
carrot
apple cider vinegar
baguette roll
oregano
thyme
grouper
sandwich bun
crisply bacon
cornmeal
english mustard
egg wash
celery
horseradish
ketchup
red wine vinegar
anchovy
brioche bread
sandwich
slaw
lime
red cabbage
fish sauce
curry powder
french bread roll
sambal chili sauce
rice flour
cilantro
lime juice
green cabbage
potato starch
sriracha
bun

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 92%

Common Ingredients

  • mayonnaise 75%
  • all purpose flour 67%

Usual Ingredients

  • black pepper 42%
  • cayenne pepper 42%
  • egg 42%
  • vegetable oil 42%