Fish Sticks!

I remember as a kid loving those boxed fish sticks.  They were easy and delicious and even an 8 year old could make them.  We dipped them in ketchup.  I don't think, to this day, I've ever bought tartar sauce.  Not that I'm against it, but when you're eating a meal like this, it's to remember the awesomeness of your childhood. I know that if I ate a boxed fish stick these days, I would be extremely disappointed because I remember them being delicious and amazing, but I was 8.

My goal, when I have kids, is to make everything homemade and not have processed foods in the house. (Yes mothers, I hear you snickering already) So I wanted to make these fish sticks so I could box them and freeze them myself.  They were quite delicious.   I definitely think kid worthy.  And pretty easy too!

Homemade Fish Sticks

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 fillets of white fish (we made these in Hawaii so we used some amazing fish, but Cod will work)

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup flour

2 tbs olive oil

Directions:

Slice the fish into strips.  On 3 plates, assort the flour, egg, and panko into an assembly line. Dredge the fish in flour, dip in egg, and coat in panko bread crumbs.  Set aside until all the fish are breaded.  Lightly fry in a little oil until crispy.  I actually think I baked these, cause I don't see myself sitting over a hot pan of oil frying fish.  So to bake, place breaded on a well oiled baking sheet, spray the tops with olive oil and bake at 400 for about 15 minutes or until fish sticks are crispy. Enjoy!