Description
Crispy golden fish fingers dance with parmesan and panko, creating a delightful crunch that elevates seafood to new heights. Perfectly seasoned and baked, these irresistible morsels invite you to savor a delectable meal that brings comfort and excitement to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 1.2 pounds (600 grams) white fish fillets
Coating Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (75 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- Olive oil spray
- Tartare sauce
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and toast panko breadcrumbs on a baking tray for 4 minutes until achieving a delicate golden hue.
- Remove toasted breadcrumbs and mix with parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Increase oven temperature to 220°C and lightly oil the baking tray.
- Create a creamy batter by whisking egg, mayonnaise, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Slice fish into uniform strips approximately 1.5 x 11 cm for consistent cooking.
- Delicately coat each fish strip in the prepared batter, ensuring complete coverage using a gentle folding technique.
- Transfer batter-coated fish into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to create a robust, even crust.
- Arrange crumbed fish fingers on the prepared tray, leaving slight spacing between each piece for optimal crispiness.
- Lightly mist fish fingers with oil to enhance golden color and crunch.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until exterior is crisp, golden, and fish is perfectly cooked through.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and preferred dipping sauce for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Toasting panko breadcrumbs beforehand boosts their golden color and creates an extra crispy texture that elevates the entire dish.
- Ensuring fish strips are uniform in size guarantees even cooking and consistent crunchiness across all pieces.
- Using mayonnaise in the batter adds moisture and helps the breadcrumb coating stick more effectively, preventing crumbs from falling off during baking.
- Choose firm white fish like cod, haddock, or pollock for best results, as they maintain structural integrity and provide a delicate, flaky texture when baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg