Fish Sticks

Fish Sticks

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. white fish fillets, such as sole, cod or tilapia, finely chopped and lightly salted
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 2 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
• 2 T. dried thyme
• 1 t. salt
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 cup flour
• 1 T. fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combined the chopped fish with 1 of the egg whites, stirring until mixture just holds together. Set aside.

3. In another small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, thyme, salt and oil until well mixed. Place the flour in a small bowl and set aside. Place the remaining egg yolks and white with the lemon juice in another small bowl.

4. Using your hands, form “sticks” out of the fish mixture by rolling small amounts of the mixture between your palms. Roll these in the flour until well coated, then dip them in the egg-and-lemon mixture. Dredge the sticks in the panko mixture until completely coated and place on the prepared sheet. Bake fish sticks for about 20 minutes or until golden brown, flipping the sticks halfway through to ensure even browning. Serve warm.