Fish fingers

Make your own homemade fish fingers. It is very easy to prepare and they taste absolutely delicious too. It is a healthy low fat snack...

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Fish fillets - 2 (skinless, cut into thick strips)
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Egg - 1 whisked
Bread crumbs - 1 cup
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Make a paste for marination by adding chili, garlic, pepper powder, lemon juice and salt.
2. Marinate the fish pieces and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
3. After 1 hour, dip the fish into the beaten egg and bread crumbs.
4. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, cook fish pieces for 8 - 10 minutes on each side until well browned.
5. Serve hot with ketchup. It will be crunchy and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Notes:

I used Tilapia fish. You can choose any fish according to your taste.

Almond crusted tilapia

Get some extra heart healthy fats in your diet with this easy and delicious almond crusted tilapia recipe. Great idea for a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 7 mins

Total time: 22 mins

Ingredients:

Fresh tilapia fillets - 4
Cornflakes cereal - 1 cup
Almonds - 1/4 cup
Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Paprika - 1/4 tsp
Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp
Jalapeno peppers - 1-2
Cilantro - 1/4 cup
Egg - 1 ( whisked)
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tbsp
Onion chopped for garnishing

Method:

1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except fish, cilantro, egg and onion), until they have formed a breadcrumbs like consistency.
2. Dip the fish into the beaten egg and then into the crust mixture you made above.
3. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, cook tilapia fillets for about 6-7 minutes on each side until well browned.
4. Squeeze lemon juice over fillets and garnish with onion and cilantro before serving.....