Recipe: Tautog Sandwich

Fish Ingredients:

• 2 lbs tautog fillets
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tsp dill
• ¼ tsp celery salt
• Vegetable oil (to coat bottom of pan)
• 2 eggs, whisked
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
• Coleslaw
• Poppy seed dressing
• Sandwich roll

Tartar sauce ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp pickle relish
• 2 tbsp dill, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Add vegetable oil to a deep walled pan and warm over medium high heat.
2. While oil is heating, season fish with spices and set aside. Use half of the seasonings for the fish and the other half to season the flour.
3. Add seasoned flour and crushed corn flakes to separate deep bowls. In another deep dish, beat the eggs, add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and paprika as desired.
4. Cover the tautog filets in the flour to thoroughly coat and shake off excess flour, dip the filet into the egg mixture, then coat the filet in corn flakes
5. Transfer coated filets into the pan and cook each side until golden brown (3 mins est.)
6. While the fish is cooking, add tartar sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix. Set aside.
7. Once the fish is done cooking, remove it from the pan and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
8. Assemble sandwiches with desired toppings and enjoy!