Blue Corn Chip Crusted Fish Sticks With Red Pepper Coulis Recipes

BLUE CORN CHIP-CRUSTED FISH STICKS WITH RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Place the chips in a food processor and pulse until completely fine, similar to sand.
• Place the red bell pepper directly over a low flame on your stove. You want the skin of the pepper to turn black in spots. Keep turning the pepper with tongs every few minutes until it's charred all over and starting to soften. Place the pepper in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Let the pepper steam for several minutes.
• Peel the skin off the pepper (it will easily peel off), cut it in half and remove the seeds and stem.
• Place the pepper, Greek yogurt, lemon juice and salt in a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Place the egg, flour and the corn chip crumbs each into separate shallow bowls.
• Roll the fish pieces one at a time in the flour and tap off to remove any excess. Dip the fish in the beaten egg, letting any excess liquid drip off. Roll in the corn chip crumbs, making sure the fish is completely coated.
• When all the fish pieces are coated, heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Heat the oil for 30 seconds. Place the fish pieces in the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Place the cooked fish on a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool to room temperature (very important for the little ones) and serve. Serve with the coulis to fish the fish sticks into.

RED BELL PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red bell peppers and shallots; saute until soft. Stir in white wine and chicken broth, and simmer over low heat until reduced by half.
• When the mixture is reduced, stir in sour cream, and transfer the mixture to a blender. Puree until smooth. Reheat before serving if necessary.

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.

RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sweet red peppers and garlic and saute for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in the vinegar and sugar.
• Add the red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 15 more minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and basil; simmer for 10 more minutes.
• Serve hot.