Fancy Fish Sticks
Upgrade your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Fancy Fish Sticks, a gourmet twist on a family-favorite classic! Made with tender, fresh white fish fillets like cod or haddock, these crispy bites are coated in a golden, flavor-packed blend of panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and fragrant parsley, with a kick of paprika. Baked to perfection for a healthier alternative to frying, these fish sticks achieve a mouthwatering crunch thanks to a light olive oil spray. Complete the dish with a tangy homemade dipping sauce featuring creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of garlic powder. Easy to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, these fish sticks are perfect for kids and adults alike. Serve them as an elegant appetizer, a crowd-pleasing party snack, or a fun dinner paired with a crisp salad or roasted veggies. Dive into this delicious recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 60 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 30 ml milk
- 150 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 15 grams fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 5 grams paprika
- 5 grams salt
- 2 grams black pepper
- 15 ml olive oil cooking spray or vegetable oil
- 120 ml mayonnaise (for dipping sauce)
- 15 ml lemon juice (for dipping sauce)
- 10 ml Dijon mustard (for dipping sauce)
- 2 grams garlic powder (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
Slice the fish fillets into even strips, about 2 cm wide and 10 cm long, to create the 'sticks'. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Take a fish stick and dredge it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded stick on the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat this process for all the fish sticks, arranging them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Lightly spray the fish sticks with olive oil cooking spray or drizzle them with a small amount of vegetable oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake the fish sticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and the fish is cooked through.
While the fish sticks bake, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove the fish sticks from the oven and serve immediately with the tangy dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy your Fancy Fish Sticks!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 174 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 1225 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 571 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
