Crispy Fish Sandwiches With Wasabi And Ginger

Wasabi, ginger, and soy sauce give this otherwise typical fried fish sandwich a bright and spicy flavor.

Steps

In a small bowl , combine the mayonnaise , lime zest , 1 teaspoons of the lime juice , and the wasabi paste.

Season to taste with salt , pepper , and more wasabi , if you like.

In a wide , shallow bowl , lightly beat the eggs and 1 tbs.

Of the soy sauce until combined.

Put the panko in another wide shallow bowl.

Pat the fish fillets dry and lightly season with salt.

Working with one fillet at a time , dip it in the egg mixture , letting any excess drip off , then coat with the panko , pressing the breadcrumbs onto the fish.

Set each breaded fillet on a plate or tray as you finish it.

In a 10-inch nonstick skillet , heat 1 / 2 cup of the oil over medium heat until shimmering hot.

Fry the fish , flipping once , until well browned and just cooked through , 5 to 8 minutes total.

Transfer to paper towels to drain and sprinkle each fillet with a pinch of salt.

Meanwhile , in a large bowl , stir together the remaining 1 tbs.

Lime juice , 1 tbs.

Soy sauce , 1 tbs.

Oil , the gin.

Ingredients

mayonnaise, lime, wasabi paste, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, eggs, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, hake fillets, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, iceberg lettuce, hamburger buns