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Nashville Hot Fried Fish Sandwich recipe

Spicy Nashville Hot Fried Fish Sandwich

Jake ThompsonJake Thompson
This Spicy Nashville Hot Fried Fish Sandwich is a deliciously bold take on the classic fish sandwich, featuring crispy fried fish coated in a fiery hot sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 deep skillet for frying
  • 1 wire rack for draining
  • 1 saucepan for hot sauce

Ingredients
  

Fish

  • 4 white fish fillets such as tilapia or cod
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Nashville Hot Sauce

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Assembly

  • 4 brioche buns toasted
  • 1 cup coleslaw
  • 8 pickle slices

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry fish in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Simmer until well combined.
  • Brush the hot sauce generously over the fried fish, ensuring even coverage.

Serving

  • Place a piece of fish on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with coleslaw and pickles. Finish with the top bun half.

Storage

  • Store any leftover fish and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.

Notes

Pro Tips: Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy coating. Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper amount.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use chicken if fish is unavailable.
How to Serve: Pair with coleslaw or pickles for added crunch.
Storage & Freshness: Keep leftovers in airtight containers and reheat in the oven.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare hot sauce in advance and store in the fridge.
Keyword crispy fried fish, Nashville hot fish, spicy fish sandwich