Baked Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce
Chad's girls loved these. Absolutely must serve with the Tartar Sauce.
From the kitchen of: P. 100 Savoring the Seasons: Our Best Bites
INGREDIENTS:
1 T canola oil
1-2 eggs
1/4 c plus 2 T all-purpose flour
1 t seasoned salt
1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
1/2 t paprika
1/2 c panko bread crumbs (seasoned)
1/2 c unseasoned bread crumbs
1 lb white fish such as cod, halibut, or tilapia
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush oil over the foil. Set aside.
Beat egg lightly in a shallow dish (use another egg later if you need to). Combine flour, seasoned salt, pepper, and paprika in a separate shallow dish. Set aside. Combine panko and regular bread crumbs in a third shallow dish. Set aside.
Cut fish into sticks 3-4 inches long and 1/2-1 inch wide.
Working with a few pieces of fish at a time, dredge fish first in flour and then shake off excess. Then dip each piece in beaten egg and then in the bread crumb mixture. Make sure all sides are well coated with bread crumbs and then place fish on the baking sheet.
When all pieces are on the baking sheet, place in oven and bake about 10 minutes. Cool a few minutes and then serve with Tartar Sauce for dipping.
MAKES:A bunch, as many fish sticks as you cut up.
TARTAR SAUCE:
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 T sour cream
1/4 t dried dill (I didn't have any, so I put in extra dill pickle, and it was fabulous)
1/2 t dried parsley
1 1/2 t finely minced onion
1 T minced dill pickle
1 pinch seasoned salt
1 t fresh lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and stir well to combine. Chill at least 1 hour before serving (the longer the better; make ahead if you can!).