Description
Flaky cod fillets get a crunchy cracker crust, then are layered in soft Kaiser rolls with creamy coleslaw. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Units
- 12 Ritz crackers
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 2 large ggs
- 1 lbs (454 g) cod filets
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 Kaizer rolls
- 2 cups (473 ml) pre-made coleslaw mix
- lemon wedges
- 1/4 tsp salt
Tartar Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light)
- 2 tbsp dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp coarse ground mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of paprika
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the coleslaw mix in a medium bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. (This recipe uses the coleslaw mix as-is, undressed — no separate dressing is prepared.)
- In a food processor, combine crackers, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; pulse until smooth. Pour crumbs into a wide, shallow bowl.
- Lightly beat eggs in another shallow bowl. Place both bowls side-by-side.
- Dip each side of the fish in the egg mixture, shaking off excess, then coat with crumbs. Repeat with remaining fish filets.
- Prepare the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, pickles, vinegar, capers, mustard, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until pickles are finely chopped and the sauce is mixed but not pureed. Refrigerate until needed.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 375°F/190°C).
- Add 2 fish filets; cook until undersides are golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce heat slightly, add another tablespoon of oil, and cook remaining filets as above.
- Spread tartar sauce on both sides of each bun. Place fish filets on bottom buns, top with coleslaw, and add top buns.
Notes
- For extra crispy cod, ensure the cracker crumbs fully adhere to the fish; gently press them into the egg-dipped fillets.
- If you don’t have Kaiser rolls, substitute with other soft rolls or even brioche buns.
- Leftover cod can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 150