Do you ever wonder what's really in those frozen fish sticks? You won't have to when you make them yourself—and these taste better, too. (from Real Simple)
1 lb skinless tilapia fillets or other mild white fish
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
ketchup or tartar sauce for serving
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the fish into strips. Combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Gently coat the strips of fish in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down if needed to make it stick. (Toss together a little more breadcrumbs/oil/paprika if needed—the fish should have a nice, thick coating.) Place fish sticks on a large baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until crispy and cooked through. I like to serve lots of buttered broccoli on the side.
*Make a double batch and freeze some for another time. Place the baking sheet with the coated strips into the freezer until the fish is frozen, then transfer sticks to a large ziploc. When ready, bake from frozen for 15-18 minutes.
A Working Mom's Meal Plan
The hardest part of my day is when we get home and everyone is immediately hungry. I love to cook and prefer
home-cooked meals, but I don't like to cook much during the work week. And yet, dinner has to get on the table...
My solution: make-ahead meals, freeze-ahead meals and recipes so easy that I'll make them on a Monday. I cook
mostly on the weekends, always doubling recipes, and rely heavily on my extra freezer and a decently-stocked pantry.
This cooking style saves me time and money, and it makes my life simpler—so I can actually enjoy sitting down
to supper at 6 with my family. I hope these recipes will make the witching hour a little better at your house too.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
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