Fish Fillet with Tartar Sauce at Home
I remember going to Amber restaurant with my father for our favorite Fish fillet with tartar sauce. The moment this memory hit, I ended up with a craving for this dish with the same crispy texture. I thought it was difficult to achieve due to my lack of knowledge and expertise.
But luckily, I got the secret of making this dish at home, thanks to my chef friend. And I finally got it right and made it as crispy as Amber’s restaurant chef makes.
Today, I’ll share this secret, so you can also enjoy fish restaurant-style, extra-crispy fish fillet with tartar sauce with your family.
Interesting Fact!
Did you know that even though tartar sauce comes from France, it’s named after the Tatars, who traveled from Ukraine and Russia?
Price and serving options on Amber’s menu:
| Serving Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 8-10 persons | ₱ 700.00 |
What Makes the Fish Fillet So Yummy?
There are many things that make the fish fillet yummy, but the top ones are the tartar sauce, spices, and the crispiness of the fish. Let’s get into their details!
Extra Crispy Texture:
Amber restaurant’s fish isn’t the typical fish dish that’s fried in the oil. In their fish fillet they make it crispy by applying a coat of eggs, flour, and most importantly bread crumbs before frying. This extra step creates a crispy skin that will make you fall in love with the dish all over again.
Spices:
Besides the crispiness, you’ll feel the flavor in every bite of fish meat. It’s all because of the spices salt and pepper we use when marinating the meat. The marination enhances the meat’s flavor.
Tartar Sauce:
No fish fillet is complete without the tartar sauce which is made from scratch, combining mayonnaise, finely chopped onion, caper, garlic, parsley, calamansi juice, and salt and pepper.
Customization:
It’s up to you which drink you want with fish fillet, but if it’s up to me, I would suggest tetra juice or orange juice. I like both of them, they go well with the fish, especially the orange juice.
Let’s Try Fish Fillet with Tartar Sauce at Home
Let’s come to the main point, how you can make a delicious fish fillet with tartar sauce at home. So here’s the secret!
Key-Ingredients:
Fish Fillets:
- 500 grams fish
- One cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 pack of breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Salt
- Pepper
Tetra Sauce:
- 400 grams mayonnaise
- 40 grams caper in vinegar
- 1 small chopped onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1 tablespoon calamansi juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions:
For the Fish Fillet
- Clean and cut the fish into pieces, season them with salt and pepper for marination, and leave them for an hour.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Make sure to coat fish pieces in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan for frying and fry the coated fish pieces until they turn golden brown. Lastly, remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
For the Tartar Sauce
- Get a bowl and add mayonnaise, capers, chopped onion, minced garlic, minced parsley, calamansi juice, sugar, salt and pepper to taste. After that, stir the sauce well to combine all the ingredients.
Serving
- Place crispy fish fillets on a plate and tartar sauce in a bowl.
Nutritional Profile of Fish Fillet with Tartar Sauce
Although I love the fish fillet, I always make sure I’m not overeating to maintain a healthy diet. Here’s the caloric content of the dish based on the ingredients I’ve shared, it will help you choose whether you should eat it or wait for a diet cheat day.
| Calories | 300 g |
| Proteins | 30 g |
| Fats | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
FAQs
Conclusion
Now, after making the crispy fish fillet with tartar sauce at home, I can say it’s easier than you might think. You just need the right ingredients and technique, and then anyone can make the restaurant-style dish at home. Happy cooking and enjoy your homemade crispy fish fillet with tartar sauce!
