Fried Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 40 min
  • Prep: 30 min
  • Cook: 10 min
Share This Recipe

Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 pound whiting fillets

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup corn flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk

2 lemons, halved

Tartar Sauce, recipe follows

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Tartar Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 scallions, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, pressed or minced

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 tablespoon capers, drained and finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped cornichons or dill pickle

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or pinch dried tarragon

Few drops lemon juice

Salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oil in a large cast iron or heavy bottomed pot, over medium heat. Cut the fillets, horizontally into strips, 1/2-inch thick. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Combine the flours and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece of fish in the flour, coating completely. Dip each piece in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the fish for a second time in the flour, coating completely. Fry the fish in batches until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with lemon halves and tartar sauce and garnish with parsley.

Tartar Sauce:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Add lemon juice and salt, to taste. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Fudge Factor

The Craziest Chocolate Creations for American Chocolate Week Mar 17, 2013

It’s officially American Chocolate Week. Check out photos of mind-blowing chocolate creations.

Over-the-Top-Delicious Treats to Satisfy Your Food Obsession

Are you infatuated with ice cream? Do you lust over lobster? Swoon at the sight of chocolate? Here's the best recipe for each food …

Review: Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert's Chocolate Bar Nov 16, 2012

Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert have teamed up with master chocolatier Christopher Curtin to create the "Good & Evil" chocolate b …

Sifted: Plan-Ahead Valentine's Day Desserts Feb 6, 2013

By: Lauren Miyashiro

Get our take on the best in food news, recipes and more from around the web, including the best Valentine's Day recipes.

Train Frontman Pat Monahan's Dark Chocolate Obsession Feb 11, 2013

By: Cameron Curtis

Train frontman Pat Monahan, an avid chocolate lover, shared with us his top five reasons for eating dark chocolate.

Chocolate Desserts

Indulge in our decadent chocolate desserts, from cookies and cakes to puddings, souffles and truffles.

How to Chop and Melt Chocolate

Lots of recipes call for melted chocolate. Follow these step-by-step instructions to do it properly.

Essentials: Chocolate Basics Sep 1, 2016

Satisfy that chocolate craving in your very own kitchen. All you need is baking chocolate and a little know-how. It also helps to …