Crispy Fish Sticks with Caper-Chive Tartar Sauce √
Serves 4.
Note: Homemade fish sticks are quick and easy, and so much better than their frozen counterparts that you'll never open a box again when you're craving this childhood favorite. Panko breadcrumbs are a lighter and flakier version of regular breadcrumbs, and just the thing to use when you're looking for a crispy coating. Regular dry bread crumbs could be substituted. From Meredith Deeds.
• 1/4 c. reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. light sour cream
• 2 tbsp. capers, rinsed
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped dill pickles
• 1 tbsp. dill pickle juice
• 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2/3 c. panko breadcrumbs (see Note)
• 1 lb. cod, cut into 1- by 4-in. pieces (about 12 pieces)
• 1/4 tsp. salt
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, capers, chives, pickles and pickle juice. Cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush oil evenly on a baking sheet; heat baking sheet in oven for 10 minutes.
Combine flour and black pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk together eggs and mustard in another shallow dish. Place panko crumbs in a third shallow dish.
Sprinkle fish evenly with salt. Working with one piece at a time, dredge fish in flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture, and dredge in panko mixture until completely covered.
Remove preheated baking sheet from oven; place fish on pan, and return to oven. Bake for 15 minutes, turning once, or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve immediately with sauce.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories291Fat13 gSodium640 mg
Carbohydrates16 gSaturated fat3 gCalcium46 mg
Protein25 gCholesterol120 mgDietary fiber1 g
Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 bread/starch, 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
