Crispy Baked Fish Sticks

By KDCooks

From Rachel Ray Magazine

Ingredients

• Fish Sticks:
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups panko, toasted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless cod or halibut fillets, cut into 3/4-inch-thick strips
• Double-Smoked Tartar Sauce:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• Ketchup
• 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Spread the oil on a baking sheet and position on a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 450°.

In a large bowl, combine the panko, salt and cayenne. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Coat the fish with the seasoned panko, dip in the beaten eggs, then recoat with the panko; transfer to a plate.

Arrange the fish on the preheated pan and bake, turning once, until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Serve with Double-Smoked Tartar Sauce