These crispy flounder sandwiches feature flaky fried fish, fresh toppings, and a creamy tartar sauce set on warm pretzel buns for an easy coastal-inspired meal.
Author:Living the Gourmet
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:41x
Category:Main Dish
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
UnitsScale
1lb. of flounder fillets
2cups of flour
4 eggs, beaten
2cups of bread crumbs (plain or Italian-style)
Canola oil, for frying
For the Sandwich:
Pretzel Buns or bread of your choice
Tartar Sauce
Fresh basil leaves
Thin-sliced red onion
Slice of fresh Mozzarella
Lettuce leaves
Pickles
Instructions
Dredge the flounder first in the flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in the bread crumbs.
For a thicker coating, you can dip the flounder again in the egg and then again in the bread crumbs.
Heat a large cast-iron frying pan with about ½ inch of canola oil. Carefully place the flounder in the heated oil (about 2 pieces at a time). Be sure not to overcrowd the pan!
When one side becomes a beautiful golden color, carefully turn the slice over, and finish cooking on the other side. The fish takes about 2 - 3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. The internal temperature should read 145F°.
Prepare a plate with paper towels to place the cooked fish on when it is done.
To Build the Sandwich:
Slice the roll and place the tartar sauce on each side of the bread, followed by the slice of fresh mozzarella, sliced red onion, lettuce leaves, fresh basil leaves, and pickles if you like.
