Baked Fish Sticks With Wasabi Dipping Sauce Recipes

SUNNY'S FRIED TUNA STICKS WITH WASABI MAYO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest and juice and wasabi. Taste--it should be salty, sweet and a bit tangy. Balance the seasoning if needed. Refrigerate.
• For the tuna: In a large bowl, mix together the tempura batter, cold seltzer and soy sauce. You want the batter to have a pancake-like consistency; you may not need all the seltzer. Set aside in the refrigerator.
• Slice the tuna against the grain into 3/4- to 1-inch-thick sticks. You should be able to make 4 to 5 sticks from each tuna steak. If using skewers (not needed), push one down the center of each. Dust each tuna stick all over with salt and pepper, then some flour. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add enough oil to a pot to deep-fry the fish sticks and heat to 375 degrees F.
• When ready to fry, remove the batter from the refrigerator and the floured tuna from the freezer. Check all sides to make sure the flour is still dusty and not soaked in; sprinkle with flour again if needed, then dip into the batter and fry until golden, about 2 1/2 minutes. Remove and season immediately with everything bagel seasoning or a pinch of salt. Serve with the dipping sauce.

BAKED FISH STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Salt and pepper the cod strips.
• Create a breading station for the fish. In one bowl add the flour. In the second bowl whisk together the eggs and salt. In the last bowl add the Panko, parmesan cheese, old bay seasoning, and garlic powder.
• First dip the cod in the flour, then the egg, and lastly the Panko mix.
• Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or golden and crispy.

FISH STICKS WITH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare a paper towel-lined baking pan and set aside. Cut each fillet into 1-inch strips. Toss the panko, flour, and 2 teaspoons salt in 1 shallow bowl or pie plate, and beat the eggs lightly in another.
• Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish all over with salt and pepper, dip in the eggs, and then press into the panko mixture to coat evenly, shaking off any excess. Carefully place the fish in the hot oil, taking care not to crowd the pan. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain a constant sizzle. Fry the fish, turning once, until evenly brown, about 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil, and, if necessary, keep warm in the oven on the rack. Repeat with the rest of the fish. Serve hot with the dipping sauce.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, relish, and lemon juice. Chill for 10 minutes. Serve.

CRISPY BAKED FISH STICKS WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Using your fingers, coat a 13 x 9 inch baking sheet with olive oil.
• To crush the corn flakes, pour them into a large resealable plastic bag.
• Press down on the bag to push out most of the air, seal, and crush with a rolling pin.
• Stop rolling when the flakes still have some texture and pour them into a wide bowl or onto a plate.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the mustard and garlic powder.
• Pour the flour into a separate shallow dish or onto a plate and add the salt and pepper.
• Rinse each piece of fish, pat it dry, and dredge it in the seasoned flour.
• Shake off any excess flour and dip the fish into the buttermilk mix, then dredge it in the crushed corn flakes.
• Place the fish strips on the baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.
• Bake until cooked through and crispy, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, and lime juice.
• Serve the fish either with the sauce in one bowl, or in individual ramekins, one for each person.

PANKO-CRUSTED FISH STICKS WITH HERB DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475, with racks in top and bottom third. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil; set aside.
• Place egg in a wide shallow bowl; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine panko, Old Bay, and oil. Dip tilapia into egg, shaking off excess, then into panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes, rotating sheets from top to bottom halfway through. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, and horseradish; season with salt and pepper. Serve fish sticks with sauce and lemon wedges on the side.