Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce
- 1 pound boneless, skinless cod or 1 pound (about 4 fillets) grey sole
- 2 cups panko (Japanese coarse bread crumbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 orange or lime, zest finely grated
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus for seasoning
- 3 large eggs
- Oil for frying
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
- Set a rack on a baking sheet, put it in the oven, and preheat to 200 degrees F. Cut each fillet into 1-inch strips.
- Toss the panko, flour, zest and 2 teaspoons salt in 1 shallow bowl or pie plate.
- Beat the eggs lightly in another.
- Heat about 1/4-inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the fish all over with salt and pepper, dip in the eggs, and then press into the panko mixture to coat evenly, shaking off any excess.
- Carefully place the fish in the hot oil, taking care not to crowd the pan.
- Adjust the heat, as necessary, to maintain a constant sizzle.
- Fry the fish, turning once, until evenly brown, about 2 minutes total (1 1/2 to 2 minutes for thin sole, 2 to 3 minutes for thicker cod).
- Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil, and, if necessary, keep warm in the oven on the rack.
- Repeat with the rest of the fish.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and Tartar Sauce.
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- Freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
- Stir together the mayonnaise, relish, and lime juice.
- Chill for 10 minutes.
- Serve.
- Yield: about 1 cup
bread crumbs, flour, orange, kosher salt, eggs, freshly ground black pepper, lemon, tartar sauce
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/fish-sticks-with-tartar-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)