Parmesan Crusted Homemade Fish Sticks

Parmesan Crusted Homemade Fish Sticks

I grew up in a very small New England town in southern New Hampshire.  There was a large Catholic population which meant every Friday night was fish night in most households.  And while some of my friends grumbled, I begged to be invited for dinner in hopes they’d be serving fish sticks and French fries.  Loved them.  Please tell me I’m not alone on this one.

30 years later I decided to recreate this Friday night comfort food classic at home.  As in homemade Parmesan Crusted Fish Sticks.

I can generally count on fresh cod being available at my local seafood counter.  Cod is the perfect mild white flaky fish to turn into fish sticks.  I cut the fillet into pieces and dipped them in egg white before encrusting them with a seasoned panko parmesan coating.  I baked them along side my fries, in this case Sweet Potato Fries, until they were both crispy and golden brown.  Served with a side of Tartar Sauce and Coleslaw and dinner is done.  Yum!

Parmesan Crusted Homemade Fish Sticks

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/4 lb. cod fillet cut into pieces (about 2-3 oz. each)
• 1/2 cup egg whites or 1 egg beaten
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• spray olive oil

Instructions

 

• Combine Parmesan cheese, panko, Cajun seasoning and paprika in a shallow dish.
• Dip cod pieces in egg white then dredge in Parmesan panko mixture coating well. Place pieces on a plate and put in freezer for 10 minutes before baking. This helps the coating to adhere during baking.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with olive oil spray.
• When ready to bake place fish pieces on cooking sheet then lightly spray tops with olive oil spray. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until beginning to brown.

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