Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2021, America's Test Kitchen TV

We mix up just the right batter to make a stellar version of this East Coast staple.

SERVES 4

TIME 1¼ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

In New England, a fish sandwich usually includes a generous piece of fried haddock or cod topped with lettuce and creamy tartar sauce. We started by coating the fish in a batter of beer, flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. The proteins in...

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