45 min
Fried-Fish Sandwiches With Jalapeño-Spiked Tomatoes
Recipe GLPRea32deb69f5d0c
Golden, crispy fried haddock fillets nestled in toasted kaiser rolls and topped with fresh lettuce, zingy jalapeño-infused tomato slices, and aromatic cilantro. These flavorful sandwiches feature a savory spiced batter with cumin, oregano, and hot paprika that delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite.
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Ingredients
2 cups All-purpose flour
Salt
2¼ cups Club soda
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Hot paprika
4 6-ounce fillets Skinless haddock or hake fillets
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 Small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 Jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
¼ cup Coarsely chopped cilantro
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 Kaiser rolls, split and toasted
4 Large Boston lettuce leaves
Directions
In a shallow bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon hot paprika.
In another bowl, whisk together the 2¼ cups club soda with a pinch of salt and pepper to create a light, airy batter.
Pat the four 6-ounce haddock fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F, ensuring the oil is deep enough to partially submerge the fish.
Dip each seasoned fillet into the club soda batter, coating completely, then immediately dredge in the spiced flour mixture. Let excess coating drip off.
Carefully place the battered fillets into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F when checked with a meat thermometer at the thickest part.
Transfer the fried fillets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, onion slices, jalapeño slices, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to combine, allowing the vegetables to lightly macerate for 2-3 minutes.
Place one Boston lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted kaiser roll.
Top the lettuce with one crispy fried fish fillet.
Spoon the jalapeño-tomato mixture over the fish, distributing evenly.
Cover with the top half of the kaiser roll and serve immediately while the fish is still hot and crispy.
