Cracker-Crusted Fish Sticks with Salad and Tartar Sauce Vinaigrette
Made with fresh, flaky fish fillets coated in crunchy, golden-brown cracker crumbs, these fish sticks offer a delightful twist on a classic favorite. The accompanying salad features a mix of vibrant greens and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with our tangy Tartar Sauce Vinaigrette, blending creamy tartar flavors with a light, zesty finish.
Recipe - Frankston #713
Cracker-Crusted Fish Sticks with Salad and Tartar Sauce Vinaigrette
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time30 Minutes
Ingredients
1 lb cod fillets
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup Egg Beaters® Original
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 1/2 cups butter cracker crumbs (about 32 crackers)
salad greens, for serving
lemon wedges, for serving
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup sweet pickles, finely diced
2 Tbs white wine vinegar
2 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs water
1 Tbs capers, chopped
1 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250° F. Cut the cod into 1 1/2-inch thick strips. Season with salt and pepper. In a deep skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 325° F. Set out 3 wide shallow bowls. Add flour to one. Combine Egg Beaters® and lemon juice in another bowl. Add cracker crumbs to third bowl. Working in small batches, dredge the fish in flour. Dip in egg mixture and then cracker crumbs.
- Place coated fish in oil. Cook for 2 minutes per side or until coating is golden and fried. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining fish. Place fried fish in oven to keep warm. Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette. Stir to incorporate. Add salad greens to a bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup of vinaigrette. Serve the fish sticks with the salad and additional vinaigrette. Drizzle the fish sticks with juice from the lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 740, Fat: 46 g (8 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 170 mg, Sodium: 1,710 mg, Carbohydrates: 49 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 31 g
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Makes 4 servings
Sea Best Cod Fillets - 16 Ounce
$8.99$0.56/oz
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Crisco Vegetable Oil, Pure - 40 Fluid ounce
$5.49 was $6.99$0.14/fl oz
Brookshire's All-Purpose Flour - 2 Pound
$2.69$1.35/lb
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Brookshire's 100% Lemon Juice - 15 Ounce
$1.99$0.13/oz
RITZ Original Crackers - 13.7 Ounce
$2.99 was $4.49$0.22/oz
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Fresh Lemon - 1 Each
$0.89
Duke's Dukes Mayonnaise- 30oz Jar - 30 Fluid ounce
$5.69 was $5.99$0.19/fl oz
Fresh Onion, Red - 0.61 Pound
$0.91 avg/ea$1.49/lb
Brookshire's Sweet Whole Pickles - 24 Ounce
$2.99$0.12/oz
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Brookshire's 100% Lemon Juice - 15 Ounce
$1.99$0.13/oz
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Brookshire's Dijon Mustard - 12 Each
$3.19$0.27 each
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 740, Fat: 46 g (8 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 170 mg, Sodium: 1,710 mg, Carbohydrates: 49 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 31 g
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250° F. Cut the cod into 1 1/2-inch thick strips. Season with salt and pepper. In a deep skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 325° F. Set out 3 wide shallow bowls. Add flour to one. Combine Egg Beaters® and lemon juice in another bowl. Add cracker crumbs to third bowl. Working in small batches, dredge the fish in flour. Dip in egg mixture and then cracker crumbs.
- Place coated fish in oil. Cook for 2 minutes per side or until coating is golden and fried. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining fish. Place fried fish in oven to keep warm. Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette. Stir to incorporate. Add salad greens to a bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup of vinaigrette. Serve the fish sticks with the salad and additional vinaigrette. Drizzle the fish sticks with juice from the lemon wedges.