Seaside 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.

POSH FISH FINGERS

Steps:

• Clean fish fillets and cut into 8 thin pieces. Place on a kitchen towel to dry.
• Place flour and bread crumbs in two separate bowls. Divide bouillon powder and parsley between the 2 bowls and mix to combine. Beat eggs with a fork in a third bowl.
• Dip fish into the flour, then into the egg wash, and finally dust lightly in bread crumbs. Place on a plate.
• Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Gently add fish to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve fillets with parsley and lemon wedges.

HERBY FISH FINGERS

Steps:

• Pulse the bread to coarse crumbs in the food processor. Add the lemon zest, herbs and a pinch of salt, and pulse to make bright green, fine breadcrumbs.
• Cut the lemon sole into thick strips, about 3 x 10cm. Dust each fish piece with the fl our, shake off any excess, then dip into the egg then the breadcrumbs. At this stage, they can be cooked straight away, kept in the fridge for a few hours, or frozen.
• To serve, heat about 1cm of oil in a large frying pan. Once it's nice and hot, fry the fish fingers a few at a time for 1-2 mins on each side. Drain on kitchen paper, and keep warm while you continue with the rest. When they are all cooked, serve straight away with the oven-roasted chips and tartare sauce.