Cornmeal Crusted Cod Sandwiches with Old Bay Tartar

Name: Cornmeal Crusted Cod Sandwiches with Old Bay Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Mayonnaise (Homemade Or Store Bought); 2 Tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish; 1 Tablespoon Grainy Dijon Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Pickled Jalapenos; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Terragon (or 1 Tablespoon Fresh); Kosher Salt And Black Pepper To Taste; 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1 pound (give Or Take) Fresh Cod Fillets; 1/4 cups Grapeseed Or Light Olive Oil, For Pan Frying; 6 whole Hamburger Buns; Sliced Fresh Tomato; Torn Romaine Lettuce

Servings: persons

1 cup Mayonnaise (Homemade Or Store Bought)
2 Tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
1 Tablespoon Grainy Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Chopped Pickled Jalapenos
1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Dried Terragon (or 1 Tablespoon Fresh)
Kosher Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1 pound (give Or Take) Fresh Cod Fillets
1/4 cups Grapeseed Or Light Olive Oil, For Pan Frying
6 whole Hamburger Buns
Sliced Fresh Tomato
Torn Romaine Lettuce

1
For the Old Bay tartar sauce: Combine all the ingredients except the salt and pepper in a bowl.
2
Stir and season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
3
Refrigerate until ready to use.
4
Use any leftover tartar as a dip for chips, french fries or onion rings (yum!
5
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6
For the sandwiches: Combine the cornmeal with the Old Bay and black pepper.
7
Cut the fresh cod into equal pieces and dredge in cornmeal, pressing so it sticks to the fish.
8
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add oil.
9
Cook a couple of pieces of fish at a time for about 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked and flakes easily.
10
Spread a little of the tartar sauce on the bottom half of the hamburger bun, top with 2 pieces of cod.
11
Top that with fresh sliced tomato, lettuce and the other half of the bun.

840

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Mayonnaise (Homemade Or Store Bought), 2 Tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish, 1 Tablespoon Grainy Dijon Mustard, 1 Tablespoon Chopped Pickled Jalapenos, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Crusted Cod Sandwiches with Old Bay Tartar Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cornmeal Crusted Cod Sandwiches with Old Bay Tartar Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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