Crispy Fish Fingers With Homemade Tartare Sauce Recipes

CRISPY BAKED FISH WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the upper part. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, capers, pickles, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Using a Microplane, finely grate the garlic into the bowl, then grate in the zest of the lemon. (Hold onto the lemon; you'll use the juice later.) Stir to combine and season the tartar sauce to taste with salt and lots of pepper.
• In a small bowl, stir together the panko and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Pat the fish dry on all sides and season lightly all over with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased or foil-lined sheet pan. Coat the top with a thin layer of the tartar sauce (a scant tablespoon per fillet). Sprinkle the panko evenly on top (about 2 tablespoons per fillet), pressing gently to adhere.
• Bake the fish on the top rack until almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes for fillets between ½- and ¾-inch-thick (though you should check earlier, if using a thinner fish). An instant-read thermometer should read somewhere between 125 and 130 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the fish.
• Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon juice from the lemon to the tartar sauce and cut the remaining lemon into 4 wedges for serving.
• When the fish is nearly cooked through, switch the oven to broil. Broil the fish on the top rack until the bread crumbs are golden and the fish flakes easily and registers 140 degrees in the thickest part, 2 to 3 minutes. Eat with a spoonful of tartar sauce, more black pepper and a squeeze of lemon. (Any extra tartar sauce will keep for up to a week in the fridge.)

FISH FINGERS WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
• Cut fish fillets into 1-inch wide strips.
• In a bowl combine flour with half of the salt and pepper and place in a shallow dish.
• Beat eggs and place in a shallow dish.
• Combine potato flakes and remaining salt and place in a shallow dish.
• Dredge fish in seasoned flour and shake off excess; dip into eggs; press into potato flakes.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and brush with melted butter. Place fish on baking sheet; turn fish and brush with butter. Bake in oven for 8 - 10 minutes, or until golden on bottom; turn and continue to bake for 8-10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily and is golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
• In a bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle, parsley, shallots, capers, lemon rind and juice, salt and pepper, until smooth. Serve with fish fingers.
• Makes: 1/2 cup (125mL)

FRIED FISH FINGERS WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oil in a large cast iron or heavy bottomed pot, over medium heat. Cut the fillets, horizontally into strips, 1/2-inch thick. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Combine the flours and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece of fish in the flour, coating completely. Dip each piece in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the fish for a second time in the flour, coating completely. Fry the fish in batches until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with lemon halves and tartar sauce and garnish with parsley.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Add lemon juice and salt, to taste. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.