Fish Sandwich (fish Cutter)

This Fish Sandwich, also known as a Fish Cutter, is a popular street food in Barbados. It features a crispy fried fish fillet served between two slices of salt bread, along with a variety of condiments and toppings.

Fish Sandwich (fish Cutter)

Ingredients

  • 4 fish fillets (such as flying fish or mahi-mahi)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying
  • 4 salt bread rolls
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced onions
  • Hot pepper sauce
  • Tartar sauce

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Dredge each fish fillet in the seasoned flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the fish fillets until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Slice the salt bread rolls in half and lightly toast them.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each roll, followed by a fried fish fillet, sliced tomatoes, onions, hot pepper sauce, and tartar sauce. Top with the other half of the roll.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Frying pan Tongs Shallow dish

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fish Sandwich with a side of coleslaw or potato salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of flavor, marinate the fish fillets in a mixture of lime juice, garlic, and herbs before breading and frying.

Cost

$20