Fried Fish Sandwiches

Prep: 20 min., Fry: 4 min. per batch. This superb sandwich is inspired by the Black Grouper Sandwich served at Dockside Dave's in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2  pounds  grouper, mahi mahi, cod, or halibut fillets
• 2  teaspoons  Greek seasoning, divided
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  salt, divided
• 1  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper, divided
• 2 1/4  cups  all-purpose flour
• 1/4  cup  yellow cornmeal
• 2  teaspoons  baking powder
• 2  cups  cold beer
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• Vegetable oil
• 4  sesame seed hamburger buns
• Tartar sauce or mayonnaise
• 4  green leaf lettuce leaves
• 4  tomato slices

Preparation

1. Cut fish into 3-inch strips. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. Greek seasoning, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.

2. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, remaining 1 tsp. Greek seasoning, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper; stir well. Add 2 cups cold beer and egg, stirring until thoroughly blended and smooth.

3. Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°.

4. Dip fish strips into batter, coating both sides well; shake off excess. Fry fish, in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden (do not crowd pan). Drain on paper towels.

5. Spread top half of each bun evenly with tartar sauce. Place 1 lettuce leaf and 1 tomato slice on bottom half of each bun; top each with 2 fried fish strips and top halves of buns.