FRIED GROUPER SANDWICH RECIPE

Fried Grouper Sandwich Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

canola or corn oil for deep-frying
1 (16-ounce) beer, bottled
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
kosher salt
2 pounds grouper fillets, cut into 4 pieces
black pepper, freshly ground
4 hamburger buns, toasted
½ cup tartar sauce
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
iceberg lettuce, shredded
dill pickle chips
hot sauce for serving

Steps:

In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat 3 inches of oil to 370°F. Preheat the oven to 225°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the beer, egg, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Dry the fish with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Working in batches, dip the fillets in the batter, then carefully lower into the oil. Fry for about 6 minutes, turning as necessary. When they're golden brown, remove to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while the rest of the fish fries. Open the toasted buns and slather the bottoms with tartar sauce. Add a fish fillet to each sandwich and top with tomato, lettuce, and pickles. Have a bottle of hot sauce handy and serve with fries and a sunset. Experience American happiness.