Fish Sticks … for adults!

Makes 4 servings – Total time – 20 minutes

1 lb. tilapia (or other white firm fish) , cut into 1-inch strips, (about 5 fillets)

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 lemons, cut into wedges

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup panko bread crumbs

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Tartar Sauce

Preheat oven to 450º

Season fish with salt and pepper

Mix mayonnaise with juice from 2 lemon wedges (about 1 Tbsp.)

To bread fish, place mayonnaise mixture, flour and panko separately on three plates.

Dredge fish in flour until thoroughly coated, then in mayonnaise mixture, then in panko.

Transfer breaded fish to a baking pan, drizzle with oil.

Bake until fish strips feel firm, about 8 minutes (mine took about 15-20 minutes for some reason ….) .  Move fish to top oven rack, broil until fish is golden brown, about 1 minute.  (Rotate baking sheet for even browning.)

Serve tilapia with tartar sauce and remaining lemon wedges.

My homemade tartar sauce –

About 3/4 cup mayonnaise

About 2 tablespoons pickle relish or finely chopped sweet pickles

Salt and Pepper

Squeeze of lemon juice.

Mix well and stick in the fridge while the fish is cooking