Fish Sticks With Tartar Sauce Food

FISH STICKS WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• For the fish sticks: Heat about an inch of oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 360 degrees F.
• Heavily sprinkle the fish sticks on both sides with salt and pepper. Form an assembly line with the flour, whisked eggs and panko breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dredge the fish sticks first in the flour, making sure to remove any excess, then in the egg wash and finally in the panko.
• Fry the fish until golden in color, about 3 minutes per side. Set on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
• For the tartar sauce: Place the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, white wine vinegar and grain mustard in a blender and process until smooth. Serve with the fish sticks.

OYSTER CRACKER CRUSTED FISH STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut the fish into 1/2-inch strips (you should get about 24 to 30 pieces). Season all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper.
• Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl with a pinch of salt. Put the crackers in a food processor and pulse to mostly fine crumbs, about the consistency of panko with a few larger crumbs mixed in (you can also crush the crackers in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.) Toss the crumbs in a third shallow bowl with the dried chives, dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of pepper.
• Dredge the fish, a few pieces at a time, in the flour, then beaten egg letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Roll to coat thoroughly in the crumbs then place each piece on the prepared baking sheet, about an inch apart.
• Once all of the fish is coated, spray liberally all over with olive oil spray. Bake until the crumbs are crisp and golden and the fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove to a platter and serve with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
• Add the mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, parsley, capers, dill, and sugar in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend while you make the fish sticks.

OVEN-BAKED FISH STICKS WITH EASY TARTAR SAUCE (KID-FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Set oven to 475°F (set oven rack to second-lowest position, or the middle rack).
• In a bowl mix together the mayo, sweet relish, garlic powder and lemon juice; whisk to blend, and season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Process the cornflakes with a pinch of seasoning salt and black pepper on a processor until coarse crumbs form (leave the crumbs coarse, don't grind them to a fine texture) transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix in lemon peel.
• In a small bowl mix together the melted butter with about 2-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until well combined.
• Season the fish with black pepper (and more salt if desired) then brush the fish with the lemon butter to coat on all sides.
• Dip the fish into the cornflake mixture coating completely.
• Arrange the fish on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with any remaining cornflake mixture.
• Bake fish for about 7-10 minutes (depending on the size of the fish strips).
• Serve with the sauce.

HALIBUT FISH STICKS WITH DILL-CAPER TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in bowl. Season with pepper. Cover and chill tartar sauce.
• Spread panko on plate. Whisk egg in small bowl. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Working in batches, coat fish in egg. Coat in panko; shake off excess.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of fish and cook, turning often, until fish is opaque in center and golden on all sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to 2 plates; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and fish. Spoon tartar sauce alongside.

CRISPY BAKED FISH STICKS WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Using your fingers, coat a 13 x 9 inch baking sheet with olive oil.
• To crush the corn flakes, pour them into a large resealable plastic bag.
• Press down on the bag to push out most of the air, seal, and crush with a rolling pin.
• Stop rolling when the flakes still have some texture and pour them into a wide bowl or onto a plate.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the mustard and garlic powder.
• Pour the flour into a separate shallow dish or onto a plate and add the salt and pepper.
• Rinse each piece of fish, pat it dry, and dredge it in the seasoned flour.
• Shake off any excess flour and dip the fish into the buttermilk mix, then dredge it in the crushed corn flakes.
• Place the fish strips on the baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.
• Bake until cooked through and crispy, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, and lime juice.
• Serve the fish either with the sauce in one bowl, or in individual ramekins, one for each person.

BEER-BATTERED FISH WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the tartar sauce ingredients in a bowl with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat the oven to 200°. Cover a cookie sheet with paper towels and top with a wire rack.
• Heat about 3" of oil to approximately 365° in a medium sized pot.
• Meanwhile, mix flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in egg. Slowly add the beer while whisking.
• Dip fish pieces in the batter and place on plate or the wire rack you will be using to drain the fried fish. I usually double dip in the batter if I have some left over once the batter dries on the awaiting fish.
• Place fish pieces, two at a time in the oil. Cook until the fish is done and the crust is lightly golden, about 4 minutes for 3/4-inch thick fillets.
• Remove fish with tongs and put on rack to drain. Sprinkle salt over the hot fish and put the baking sheet in the oven.
• Repeat in batches with the remaining fish.
• Serve with the tartar sauce.

HALIBUT FISH STICKS WITH DILL-CAPER TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Season with pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate tartar sauce.
• Spread panko on a plate,.
• Whisk egg in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
• Working in batches, coat fish with egg, then panko. Shake off excess.
• Heat 1 1/2 T olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add half the fish and cook, turning often (I only turned once and got a very nice crust), about 4 minutes total.
• Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining fish and oil.
• Serve with tartar sauce.