Kid Friendly Catfish Sticks Recipes

OVEN-BAKED FISH STICKS WITH EASY TARTAR SAUCE (KID-FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Set oven to 475°F (set oven rack to second-lowest position, or the middle rack).
• In a bowl mix together the mayo, sweet relish, garlic powder and lemon juice; whisk to blend, and season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Process the cornflakes with a pinch of seasoning salt and black pepper on a processor until coarse crumbs form (leave the crumbs coarse, don't grind them to a fine texture) transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix in lemon peel.
• In a small bowl mix together the melted butter with about 2-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until well combined.
• Season the fish with black pepper (and more salt if desired) then brush the fish with the lemon butter to coat on all sides.
• Dip the fish into the cornflake mixture coating completely.
• Arrange the fish on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with any remaining cornflake mixture.
• Bake fish for about 7-10 minutes (depending on the size of the fish strips).
• Serve with the sauce.

CATFISH STICKS

Steps:

• To make the sauce: Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
• When ready to fry, fill a large heavy pot with enough oil to measure 1 1/2 inches up the side of the pan and heat to 350 degrees F.
• To make the catfish sticks: In a measuring glass, mix together buttermilk, eggs, cayenne, salt and pepper. Pour into a large plastic bag, then add the catfish. Seal, removing as much air as possible, and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile place flour in a shallow bowl. Combine the bread crumbs with sugar and place in another shallow bowl. Remove fish from the buttermilk mixture and coat lightly with flour. Place strips back in the buttermilk and then dredge in the bread crumb mixture. Fry strips in batches for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve catfish sticks with dipping sauce.