Crispy Horseradish-Battered Fried Fish with Watercress-Cucumber Tartar Sauce

Name: Crispy Horseradish-Battered Fried Fish with Watercress-Cucumber Tartar Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 1/2 cups complete pancake mix (the kind that needs only water); 1 heaping tablespoon prepared horseradish; 2 pounds fresh cod, cut into 4- to 6-ounce pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise (eyeball it); 2 rounded tablespoons sweet pickle relish; 1 half-sour pickle, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 bunch of watercress, finely chopped; 1/4 large English or seedless cucumber, finely chopped; A few drops of hot pepper sauce

December 9, 2011

The English have nothing on this fish! Serve with store-bought frozen waffle-cut fries, prepared to package directions, and oil-and-vinegar-dressed slaw. Also, try skipping the tartar sauce one time and serve with malt vinegar instead—it takes even less time and effort and tastes great!

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