Do you love fish? Looking for a 30 minutes appetizer? Here is one of the best fish appetizers to start your party with… Crispy Fish Fingers..!! Soft and Delicious on the inside, Crispy & Crunchy outside… and dipped in tartar sauce, Yummy…!!!
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves: 3-4 servings
INGREDIENTS
For making Tartar Sauce
- 5-6 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp shallots (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp pickled cucumbers (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp parsley (finely chopped)
For making Fish Fingers
- 3 tilapia fillets
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg (beaten)
- salt (as required)
- pepper (as required)
- oil (as required)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation of Tartar Sauce
- Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, shallots, pickled cucumbers and parley.
- Beat well till the sauce is properly combined.
Preparation of Fish Fingers
- Cut the fish fillets into finger length pieces. Marinate with lemon juice, salt and pepper, and set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix panko bread crumbs with a little salt and pepper.
- In another small bowl set aside the beaten egg.
- To a large skillet add oil and heat on a high flame till it reached the frying temperature.
- Take each fish finger and dip in the egg batter, then coat with bread crumbs. Turn the flame to a medium and carefully drop each finger in to the frying pan.
- Deep fry until they turn golden brown. Ensure that you do not crowd the pan and leave ample space between each fish finger.
- Transfer the cooked fingers on to a paper towel to drain out the excess oil.
Serve with tartar sauce.