Crispy Fish Fingers Recipes

HOMEMADE FISH FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut fillets into 3/4-in. strips; set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, paprika, thyme and garlic salt. Place buttermilk and flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat fish strips with flour; dip into buttermilk, then coat with crumb mixture. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 20 minutes., Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing from baking sheets.

CRISP CRUMBED FISH FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut fish fillets into long diagonal strips, each measuring about 3/4 inch wide.
• Break eggs into a shallow dish and beat well with a fork. Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish. Put flour, salt, and pepper in a large zip-top bag.
• Dip fish strips in egg, turning to coat well. Place on a plate and then shake a few at a time in the bag of seasoned flour. Dip in egg again and then in bread crumbs, turning to coat well. Place on a tray in a single layer, not touching, and let the coating set for at least 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry fish strips in batches (taking care not to overcrowd the pan) in the hot oil for about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, turning once. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat to fry remaining strips.
• Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

SUPER CRISPY FRIED FISH FINGERS WITH EASY HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, dill, lemon juice, shallot, and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste. Make the fish: Fill a medium skillet with 1 to 2 inches of oil and heat to 375°F. Line a platter or baking sheet with paper towels and top with a wire rack. While the oil heats, pat the fish dry and season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl combine flour, cornstarch, Old Bay, and baking powder and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer ¼ cup of the dry mixture to a sealable plastic bag. Add the fish to the bag and toss to coat. Add ¾ cup of the seltzer to the remaining dry ingredients in the bowl and whisk until smooth. It should be the consistency of thin pancake batter. Add more seltzer if necessary. Add the fish to the batter, tapping off excess flour first, and turn to coat. One piece at a time, add the fish to the oil, allowing excess batter to drip off before adding to the pan. Cook, turning once, until golden and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain on prepared rack and sprinkle with salt. Serve right away with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

CRISP SPICED FISH FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut the fish into pieces approximately 5 x 10cm. Pat dry with some kitchen towel. Mix the cornflour and polenta on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Add the haddock and turn to coat in the mixture.
• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan and add the haddock fingers. Cook for 5-8 mins, turning occasionally. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper. Keep warm.
• Wipe out the pan with kitchen towel. Return to the heat and add the remaining oil. Add the chilli and cook for 1 min, then remove from the heat and add the basil, soy and lime juice.
• Cook the rice for 10-12 mins, until tender. Drain well and serve with the haddock fingers, spicy sauce, lime wedges and a few basil leaves.