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101 Whaler Fish Sandwich

  • '1 cup whole milk'
  • '2 eggs'
  • '1 1/2 cups flour'
  • '1/4 cup yellow cornmeal'
  • '2 tablespoons chopped parsley'
  • '4 flounder fillets'
  • 'Salt and pepper to taste'
  • '3 tablespoons canola oil'
  • '4 sesame-seed hamburger buns'
  • '4 leaves romaine lettuce'
  • '1/2 tomato
  • sliced'
  • '4 slices mild cheese
  • such as mild cheddar (optional)'
  • '1/2 cup mayonnaise'
  • '2 tablespoons pickle relish'
  • '1 tablespoon lemon juice'
  • '1 dash Tabasco sauce'

  1. 1
  2. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs
  3. In another medium-size bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, and parsley
  4. 2
  5. Season the fish with the salt and pepper
  6. 3
  7. Dredge the fish through the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly with the flour mixture
  8. 4
  9. In a large sauté pan, immediately heat the oil over medium-high heat
  10. When it is hot but not smoking, add the fillets to the pan
  11. Cook on one side until the batter is light golden brown, about 4 minutes
  12. Carefully turn the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more
  13. Using a slotted spatula, remove them from the pan and drain on paper towels
  14. 5
  15. Meanwhile, whisk together the tartar-sauce ingredients (if using)
  16. 6
  17. Slice the buns and spread the tartar sauce (if using) on the insides
  18. Place a fillet on each bottom bun, then top with the lettuce, tomato, and cheese, if desired