Classic Fish Finger Sandwich with Tartare Sauce
A classic fish finger sandwich with tartare sauce for a quick meal.
Enjoy a delicious fish finger sandwich featuring crispy cod fingers, fresh lettuce, and savory tartare sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
Full Ingredient List
- 6 chunky cod fish fingers
- 4 thick slices of white bread
- 3-4 Little Gem leaves
- 2 gherkins
- about 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp capers
- 2 tsp cocktail or regular gherkins
- 2 tsp flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 lemon (zest and juice)
- Salt
- Pepper
Sandwich
Tools and Equipment
- oven or skillet
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | chunky cod fish fingers | - | |
| 4 slices | white bread | unsliced bakery loaf, cut thickly | |
| 3-4 leaves | Little Gem leaves | shredded | lettuce |
| 2 | gherkins | sliced finely | pickles |
| about 2 tbsp | tomato ketchup | - |
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the fish fingers according to the package instructions. (Tips: Ensure fish fingers are crispy by following optimal cooking instructions.)
- Step 2: Butter the slices of bread. (Tips: Use softened butter for easy spreading.)
- Step 3: Spoon the tartare sauce onto two slices of the bread. (Tips: Spread evenly to cover the entire slice.)
- Step 4: Add the shredded lettuce, cooked fish fingers, sliced gherkins, and a squeeze of tomato ketchup on top. (Tips: Layer neatly for better presentation.)
- Step 5: Place the remaining bread slices on top and serve immediately. (Tips: Press gently to hold sandwich together.)
Tartare Sauce
Tools and Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spoon
- zester
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | mayonnaise | - | |
| 2 tsp | capers | drained and chopped | |
| 2 tsp | cocktail or regular gherkins | finely chopped | pickles |
| 2 tsp | flat-leaf parsley | finely chopped | other herbs |
| 1/4 | lemon | zest and juice |
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the mayonnaise, capers, gherkins, parsley, lemon zest and juice together in a bowl. (Tips: Adjust saltiness by adding a pinch of salt.)
- Step 2: Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Tips: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 771
- Protein: 37g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 9g
Additional Information
Notes: Ideal for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner.
Background: The fish finger sandwich is a classic British comfort food.
Geographic Region: British
Seasonality: All year round
Recommended Pairings
- crisps
- soda