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Gluten Free Fried Fish Sandwich

Fried Fish Sandwiches

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Fried Fish
  • 8 pieces (squares) black cod (I used one filet then cut it into 8 squares, but you can use whatever neutral white fish you prefer!)
  • 1 cup gluten free flour (+ ¼ cup for the filet, NOT the breading) (I use Bob's Red Mill 1:1)
  • ½ cup gluten free bread crumbs (optional, but adds texture and crunch) (I use Jeff Nathan's)
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt, generous but to taste
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cup club soda
  • avocado oil, for frying
Mayo (optional)
  • ½ cup mayo (I use avocado oil mayo)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp dill, fresh
  • ½ tbsp chives, fresh
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • crack black pepper
  • squeeze lemon, fresh
Sandwich Toppings
  • gluten free buns (I use O'Doughs)
  • sweet or white onion, diced
  • shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix

Method
 

Fried Fish
  1. Prepare your fish. I use Alaska Sablefish/black cod! To prepare it, you'll cut off the skin, then cut out the spine and discard of both. From there, cut the fish into 8 squares.
  2. Combine the flour, bread crumbs (if using), onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, baking power, egg and club soda and mix until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, add ¼ cup of flour, plain.
  4. In a large pan on the stove, add avocado oil to the bottom and turn the heat onto medium.
  5. Once the oil is hot, one by one, coat each piece of fish in the flour, then cover it in the breading mixture. Be sure each piece is completely covered.
  6. Add the coated fish to the pan and fry each side until golden. The oil should be hot enough that it slightly sizzles when the fish is added. Be sure not to over crowd your pan as that will make it harder to flip your fish (I usually do 3-4 pieces at a time).
  7. Once golden and the breading is solid/crispy, flip each piece of fish to fry the other side until it is golden as well.
  8. Once fully cooked (the internal temperature should be 145℉), remove the fish from the pan and place on either a paper towel or a cooling rack with towel underneath it. If you'd like to recrisp your fish at any time, quickly pop it in the air fryer or conventional toaster for a few minutes. Does the trick every time!
Fried Fish Sandwiches
  1. If using, add all the mayo ingredients together and mix until completely combined.
  2. To assemble the sandwiches, I like to butter both insides of the bun, then add a thin layer of mayo, a sprinkle of diced sweet onion, the fish itself and then a handful of shredded cabbage. I like to serve it with a lemon wedge and homemade french fries! Enjoy!