Make Healthier Fish Sticks
Tips for Making Fish Sticks at Home
Tip #1. The best fish for fish sticks are mild, white fish like cod or tilapia.
Tip #2. You can pick up white fish fillets at the seafood counter or in the frozen section. If you buy frozen fish, make sure it is completely thawed before cooking. Be sure to use a paper towel to dry off each fillet before coating to help the coating stick.
Tip #3. If you or a family member is sensitive to the smell of fish, soak the fillets in milk before you cook them. Soaking the fish fillets in milk for 20 minutes before cooking will remove that fishy smell and give it a brighter flavor.
Baked Fish Sticks
Ingredients
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 1/2-by-3-inch strips
1 cup whole-wheat dry breadcrumbs
1 cup whole-grain cereal flakes
1 3/4 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
Canola oil cooking spray
Cucumber Dill sauce:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/8 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste