Fish finger sandwich
Crispy fish fingers, crunchy lettuce and quick tartare sauce piled into soft white bread – a proper British comfort lunch.
- Prep
- 5 mins
- Cook
- 15 mins
- Total
- 20 mins
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Budget
Recipe: Fish finger sandwich
Fish finger sandwich
Ingredients
For the sandwiches
- 8 frozen fish fingers
- 4 thick slices white bread, or 2 soft rolls
- 15g butter, softened
- 1 little gem lettuce, leaves separated
- lemon wedges, to serve
For the quick tartare sauce
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp capers, chopped
- 2 cornichons or gherkins, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Kitchen kit
- Baking tray Search Amazon for non stick baking tray
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Method
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Step 1: Cook the fish fingers
Grill or oven-bake the fish fingers according to the pack instructions, usually about 15 minutes at 220°C / 200°C fan / gas 7, turning halfway, until crisp, golden and piping hot throughout.
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Step 2: Make the tartare
Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, capers, gherkins, herbs and lemon juice.
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Step 3: Build
Butter the bread. Spread two slices with tartare sauce, top with lettuce and four fish fingers each, add a squeeze of lemon and sandwich together. Eat straight away.
Tips
- Ketchup or brown sauce are popular alternatives to tartare – no judgement here.
- Add a handful of mushy peas for a 'chippy' version.
Storing & reheating
Best eaten freshly made.
Variations
- Use homemade fish fingers: strips of white fish dipped in flour, egg and panko, then baked.
- Swap the lettuce for watercress or rocket.
Allergies: Always check the labels of the ingredients you buy for allergens — our dietary tags are a guide, not a guarantee.
From feeed.co.uk/recipes/fish-finger-sandwich/ · Checked 17 October 2026
Questions people ask
Can I cook fish fingers in an air fryer?
Yes – most cook in 8–10 minutes at 200°C, turning halfway. Check they're piping hot in the middle.
Is it gluten-free?
Not as written; use gluten-free fish fingers and bread for a gluten-free version.
Sources & inspiration
Checked 17 October 2026. Written in our own words; we checked proportions, technique and food safety against:
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