Homemade Fish Fingers
This homemade version of fish fingers is a delightful treat for kids. They can even participate in the fun process of making them. It's a nutritious and delicious meal that's sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 egg, beaten
- 85g white breadcrumbs, made from day-old bread
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400g skinless sustainable white fish, sliced into 12 strips
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 140g frozen peas, cooked and cooled
- 100g young leaf spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pour the beaten egg into a shallow dish. Combine the breadcrumbs with the lemon zest, oregano, and some salt and pepper on a separate plate.
- Brush a non-stick baking sheet with half the oil. Dip the fish strips into the egg, then roll them in the breadcrumbs. Place them on the baking sheet and bake for 20 mins until golden.
- While the fish is baking, combine the mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss the spinach leaves and peas with more lemon juice and the remaining oil. Serve the fish fingers with the spinach and peas and a dollop of the lemony mayo.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty Level: Easy
Tips: Serve with smoky potato wedges. These chunky wedges can be cooked alongside the fish fingers. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut 4 baking potatoes into wedges, then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle over 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tbsp olive oil, season, then bake for 30 mins.
Nutrition Information: Per serving - kcal: 336, Fat: 17g, Saturates: 3g, Carbs: 21g, Sugars: 2g, Fibre: 3g, Protein: 26g, Salt: 0.88g