{"id":508,"date":"2023-09-08T18:44:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T18:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/?p=508"},"modified":"2023-09-14T17:07:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T17:07:41","slug":"homemade-filet-o-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/08\/homemade-filet-o-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Filet-o-Fish"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here I\u2019ll share with you the perfect recipe for recreating the classic McDonald\u2019s Filet-o-Fish!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ll be honest, it took me a little while to try my first ever Filet-o-Fish, but I\u2019m truly on board. Call it a guilty pleasure, but I love \u2019em. When it comes to making your own, it\u2019s actually really simple and they turn out SO delicious. Follow me\u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There aren\u2019t too many components in a Filet-o-Fish. Just the crispy fish<\/strong>, cheese<\/strong> and of course the tartare sauce<\/strong>. Whilst you could use store-bought, I highly recommend making your own. I use my Homemade Tartare Sauce recipe<\/a>, and whilst I think it differs slightly from McDonald\u2019s, here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n I think the main difference between this and the McDonald\u2019s version is the sweetness<\/strong>, so do add in some sugar to balance out the acidity if you like!<\/p>\n I recommend making this ahead of time<\/strong> and resting it in the fridge, just to allow the flavours to develop.<\/p>\n Process shots: add ingredients to bowl (photo 1), combine then chill in fridge (photo 2).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the fish itself, I believe McDonald\u2019s uses Hoki<\/strong> or Pollock<\/strong>, but realistically any type of boneless, skinless white fish should do the trick. I usually go for Cod<\/strong> or Haddock<\/strong>, which is just down to personal preference and what\u2019s most widely available.<\/p>\n The main thing you\u2019re looking for is for the fillets to be relatively thin and preferably square (you can slice them if needed). Although saying that, they don\u2019t have to be perfect squares, it\u2019s merely just a visual thing.<\/p>\n I recommend sprinkling salt over the fish and leaving it to rest for 10 minutes. This will draw out moisture and help prevent the batter from going soggy. This also seasons the fish directly.<\/p>\n These are perfect for this recipe as they turn the fish super crispy. You\u2019ll find them at most supermarkets in the Asian section.<\/p>\n Process shots: salt fish (photo 1), rest then pat dry (photo 2), dredge in seasoned flour (photo 3), dredge in eggs + Dijon (photo 4), dredge in seasoned Panko (photo 5).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To truly get the fish crispy, it\u2019s gotta be fried. Thankfully you only need to shallow fry<\/strong> it so it\u2019s pretty straightforward; you\u2019ll need just enough oil to come about halfway up the fish. I like to do two at a time<\/strong>, but if you\u2019ve got a very large pan you could fry them all at the same time.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve fried the fish, rest it on a wire rack above a tray or kitchen roll<\/strong>. This will allow the excess oil to drip off the fish<\/strong> so it doesn\u2019t go soggy as it rests. From there, chuck the cheese straight on top so the residual heat can lightly melt the cheese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Process shots: add fish to hot oil (photo 1), fry (photo 2), add to wire rack (photo 3), add cheese (photo 4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n White fish needs to reach 63C\/145F. It\u2019s always handy to have a thermometer on hand so you can check when the fish is done.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t recommend making the fish ahead of time because it won\u2019t reheat well without drying out. However, you could make the tartare sauce ahead of time.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, more bad news, the longer the fish sits in the batter, the more the salt draws out moisture from the fish, and the soggier it gets. So, these are best made fresh!<\/p>\n Gotta be American\/Processed cheese for the full experience!<\/p>\n McDonald\u2019s buns are notoriously sweet, so you could use brioche buns, but I typically just use regular hamburger buns.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Serve these up right away so the fish stays crisp and the sauce doesn\u2019t go greasy. You\u2019ll likely have leftover sauce, so just tightly cover it and store it in the fridge. You can of course add fries if you want!<\/p>\n Looking for crispy BAKED fish recipes? Check out my Fish Fingers<\/a> and Tuna Fishcakes<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n Alrighty, tuck into the full recipe for these Filet-o-Fish Sandwiches shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\nTartare Sauce for Filet-o-Fish<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Tartare Sauce Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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Homemade Fillet-o-Fish<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Salting the fish<\/h3>\n
Panko breadcrumbs<\/h3>\n
How to make Filet-o-Fish<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Filet-o-Fish FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
What is the safe internal temp for fish?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Can I make these ahead of time?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Can I prepare them ahead of time?<\/em><\/h3>\n
What kind of cheese should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n
What kind of buns should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Serving a Filet-o-Fish<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
How to make Filet-o-Fish<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n