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Skip the drive-thru and make this one even better at home.
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Renu Dhar
Renu Dhar
Renu Dhar has over a decade of experience developing recipes, in more than 5 of which she has been fielding and answering the question, " what's for dinner?" and sharing her expertise and skills as a personal chef.
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Published on February 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4 (serving size: 1 sandwich [1 bun, 1 fillet, 2 Tbsp. tartar sauce, 1 slice cheese)
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If you love McDonald's Filet-o-Fish Sandwich as much as we do, you have to try this copycat recipe that rivals any drive-thru version. As one taster from our test kitchen, Liz Mervosh put it, "It's more than a copycat. It's better; more fish, more cheese, more sauce. The contrast between the crispy breaded fish and the steamed bun is A+. Skip McDonald's and make your sandwich."
A thick, fish filet is fried (and according to our test kitchen, gets even crispier than the McDonald's version) and then stacked on a steamed bun with that signature tartar sauce. Here's how to make it.
Ingredients
canola oil, for frying
4 (4-ounce) skinless cod fillets (about 4- x 4-inch large and 1-inch thick)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 large egg
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
4 brioche hamburger buns, split
4 (1/2-ounce each) processed American cheese slices
2 teaspoons tap water
McDonald's Tartar Sauce
cooked shoestring fries, for serving
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large Dutch oven; heat oil over medium-high to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C). Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
While oil heats, pat fillets dry with paper towels, and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Whisk together egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, corn starch, flour, paprika, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium shallow bowl until combined. Place panko in another shallow bowl. Working with one fillet at a time, dip into egg mixture, flipping to coat all sides and letting excess drip off. Place in bowl with panko, and coat all sides. Place on a large plate; repeat with remaining fillets.
Gently add 2 fillets to hot oil; fry, gently stirring and flipping fillets in oil occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove fillets from oil using a slotted spoon, and place on prepared wire rack. Place in preheated oven to keep warm while repeating frying process with remaining 2 fillets.
Working with 2 buns at a time, place bottom buns on a large microwavable plate; top each bun with 1 cheese slice. Lightly sprinkle a small paper towel with water, and place in small microwavable bowl with bottom buns. Cover plate with an inverted microwavable glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH until buns are steamy and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 seconds. Carefully remove buns from plate; place top buns on the same plate and microwave on HIGH for 10 to 15 seconds.
Immediately top bottom buns with a fish fillet and drizzle 2 tablespoons McDonald’s Tartar Sauce on top. Cover with top buns and serve immediately with shoestring fries. Repeat with remaining buns and fish fillets.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
766 | Calories |
25g | Fat |
87g | Carbs |
45g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories766 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat7g | 36% |
Cholesterol149mg | 50% |
Sodium1535mg | 67% |
Total Carbohydrate87g | 32% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 18% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein45g | 89% |
Vitamin C3mg | 4% |
Calcium408mg | 31% |
Iron6mg | 33% |
Potassium700mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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