Be sure to watch my video below. You can make these with a white firm fish or even with salmon for a little more Omega-3! Fish dinners are a fairly frequent thing around here–no surprise to those who follow the Mediterranean diet. For something a little different today, we’re doing fish sticks! A grown-up, tastier and healthier version than the store-bought stuff! Most of the time, a firm and meaty white fish like cod or halibut is the obvious choice. But, I’m going for salmon fish sticks just for that extra kick of omega 3 goodness. (Either option you chose is fine). These baked salmon fish sticks turn out perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. And you’ll love the pop of flavor, thanks to a little seasoning and the Parmesan crust!
Ingredients
Fish- A firm and meaty fish fillet (about 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick center-cut piece). Be sure the skin is removed. I used 1 1/2 pounds of salmon but, like I said earlier, a firm white fish fillet such as cod or even halibut will work.Seasoning- Aside from a sprinkle of kosher salt, I use a trio of spices to give the fish sticks great flavor: black pepper, oregano, and paprika.For dredging or coating- A dredging station will have the different items the fish will be covered in to make that beautiful, crispy coating. In one dish, flour. In another, an egg wash of 1 egg + 1 tablespoon of water. And in the third dish, a combination of bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese, which adds another interesting layer of flavor.Lemon zest and lemon juice- Zest of about 1 lemon and lemon juice, to your liking (I use juice of 1/2 lemon) are added as soon as the fish is out of the oven. Citrus and fish are a match made in heaven, and that goes for these little salmon fish sticks too!Garnish- If you have it, garnish with a little sprinkle of fresh parsleyFish Sticks Sauce- You can serve these with the usual tartar sauce or homemade tzatziki or tahini sauce.
How to Make Fish Sticks in the Oven
What goes with homemade fish sticks?
A fish-n-chips dinner is never out of the question around here! And these hearty are the perfect entree next to oven baked sweet potato fries. And for something colorful, add a big salad like this Mediterranean white bean salad or chickpea salad. How to make fish sticks (print-friendly recipe with ingredient measurements below)
This crispy fish is obviously a great choice for a an appetizer with just a little sauce for dipping. If you want something more than store-bought tartar sauce, try tahini or Greek Tztaziki. Craving more? View our collection of salmon recipes; this salmon soup is a new favorite.
Watch the video
See our collection of Mediterranean diet recipes, and for all recipes visit us here. Visit Our Shop 4.9 from 28 reviews Easy homemade fish sticks that are perfectly tender on the inside, crispy on the outside. And you’ll love how flavorful they are, thanks to a little seasoning and the Parmesan crust! You can make these with a white firm fish or even with salmon for a little more Omega-3!
Be sure to watch my video.
Tahini sauce or Tzatziki sauce
