Fried Fluke Po'boys Recipe

Name: Fried Fluke Po'boys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 bottles beer, cold; Four 8-ounce fluke fillets, skinned; 4 standard po'boy rolls; Tartar Sauce, for spreading, recipe follows; Lettuce, shredded, for serving; Pickles, thinly sliced on the bias, for serving; Thinly sliced plum tomatoes, for serving; Very thinly sliced red onions, for serving; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 shallot, finely diced; 3/4 cup finely chopped cornichons; 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon malt vinegar; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 teaspoon baking soda
Kosher salt
1 1/2 bottles beer, cold
Four 8-ounce fluke fillets, skinned
4 standard po'boy rolls
Tartar Sauce, for spreading, recipe follows
Lettuce, shredded, for serving
Pickles, thinly sliced on the bias, for serving
Thinly sliced plum tomatoes, for serving
Very thinly sliced red onions, for serving
1 cup mayonnaise
1 shallot, finely diced
3/4 cup finely chopped cornichons
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
Kosher salt

1
Heat the oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, seafood seasoning, baking soda and a pinch of salt.
4
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and gently stir in the beer.
5
Mix with a fork until just combined.
6
Dip the fish fillets in the batter, coating the fish generously.
7
Fry the fish: Start by dipping about one-third to one-half of a fillet into the oil and wait for the batter to start puffing before sliding the rest of the fillet in.
8
Fry the battered fillets until golden brown and crispy, turning once, about 5 minutes.
9
Drain on paper towels, blotting excess oil.
10
Arrange the fish on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack, and hold in the oven until serving.
11
Slice the po'boy rolls lengthwise almost three-quarters of the way through and scoop out some of the insides.
12
Schmear the rolls with tartar sauce.
13
Add the fried fish and top with some lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and red onion.
14
Slice the sandwich in half on the bias before serving.
15
Combine the mayonnaise, shallots, cornichons, mustard, celery salt, cayenne and malt vinegar in a bowl.
16
Season with salt, if needed.
17
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Fried Fluke Po'boys falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Fluke Po'boys

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Variations & substitutions

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