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
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

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
Fried Fish Sandwich With Tartar Sauce and Hand-Cut Chips
- lettuce
- all purpose flour
- mayonnaise
- tapioca flour
- baking powder
- onion
- potato
- vegetable oil
- halibut
- hamburger bun
- water
- cornichon
- salt
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
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
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
Hawaiian Fish Sandwich
- cayenne pepper
- oil
- salt
- black pepper
- paprika
- mahi mahi
- sweet maui onion
- tomato
- tartar sauce
- sweet bread bun
Captain Jack's Fried Fish Sandwich with Homemade Tartar Sauce
- oil
- all purpose flour
- panko breadcrumb
- caper
- lemon juice
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt
- mayonnaise
- tartar sauce
- pickle
- cayenne pepper
- black pepper
- salt
- lettuce
- chive
- parsley
- cornichon
- egg
- hoagie roll
- white fish
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
Fried Fish Sandwich
- onion
- panko breadcrumb
- all purpose flour
- butter
- tomato
- blackened seasoning
- egg
- cod
- kaiser roll
- boston bibb lettuce
- tartar sauce
- oil
- salt
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
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
Grilled Blackened-Fish Sandwiches Recipe
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- mayonnaise
- romaine
- tomato
- oregano
- thyme
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- grouper
- sandwich bun
- crisply bacon
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
Crispy Curry Catfish Sandwich with Chili-Lime Slaw Recipe
- sandwich
- slaw
- salt
- lime
- napa cabbage
- red cabbage
- fish sauce
- sugar
- curry powder
- french bread roll
- sambal chili sauce
- rice flour
- cilantro
- canola oil
- lime juice
- catfish

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich
- panko bread crumb
- green cabbage
- mayonnaise
- potato starch
- shallot
- caper
- sriracha
- egg
- cajun seasoning
- butter
- bun
- white fish
Ingredient Breakdown
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%