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Panko-Crusted Fish Sticks With Lime & Tarragon Aioli
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46 Reviews
Jennifer F.
July 6, 2020
This was so simple and delicious...used a wild caught Mexican grouper for the first time...used lemon instead of lime and added some items like garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder and paprika to the egg coating...delish!
sdebrango
July 6, 2020
Thank you!! I have never had grouper before it all sounds delicious. I so love how recipes can be tweaked and changed to put your own stamp on them. I’m so happy you enjoyed!!
AntoniaJames
March 3, 2017
Lime and tarragon -- I didn't know! Looking forward to making these ASAP. Thanks so much. ;o)
Pauline C.
June 24, 2015
I love the cole slaw with a vinaigrette idea...think fish taco without the totilla. ( Fish tacos are often topped with coleslaw and a drizzle of a chipotle mayonnaise.) I'm sure the tomato/corn salad would be great as well, but I'm leaning toward the slaw...made with red cabbage if possible.
Jenn
June 24, 2015
What are some good sides that would pair well with this recipe? I was thinking a cool coleslaw with a vinaigrette and/or a fresh tomato and corn salad?
Pauline C.
June 23, 2015
Excuse me Gail. The email said pantry...the recipe on website said deep fry. That's all the hubbub was about...relax.
Gail
June 23, 2015
Doesn't anybody actually read anymore? The recipe stated very clearly that you can pan fry....
Pauline C.
June 22, 2015
Quinoa is a berry that is treated as a grain...are you considering grinding it and then dredging your fish? Panto is an extra crispy unique bread crumb that we have borrowed from the Japanese. Today I made the fish using Panko crumbs and an eith inch of oil...it was fantastic.
Lou M.
June 22, 2015
Can't you just put an inch or so of good (safe) (avocado, coconut) oil in the pan then crisp it up? I don't see the need for deep-frying but if that's what you like, then, do it. It depends on your oil ... and I now only use those above and EVOO (but not for frying, ever!, except low heat sauteeing.) This recipe sounds like a dream come true for me because I love fish and crispy fresh fish is so good! I can't wait to try the aioli, too! Thank you so much! What a beautiful site!
CFrance
June 22, 2015
I think what Pauline meant is that in the email sent by Food 52, the title says "It's Pan-) Fry Day". I too was disappointed by the fact that it has to be deep fried. That is a deal breaker for me.
Pauline C.
June 22, 2015
Aioli looks delicious, but kind of a bait and switch to go from pan frying to deep frying in the blink of an eye!
James W.
March 6, 2014
lime + tarragon NEVER make an aioli: they can be used to make a flavoured mayonnaise but NEVER an aioli. Get it right
Cristina S.
March 7, 2014
James, you might be right about that, but please keep in mind that Food52 works in the spirit of friendliness and learning.
cindy_perkins_marlow
May 18, 2012
I love it when recipes are a complete success! Followed the instructions to the letter using swai. Total hit out of the ballpark!!!! Wish I could post the photo I took because it looks almost as delicious as it tasted.
elissamarcuson
May 14, 2012
Can these fish sticks be baked with a similar result? I love, love, love tarragon and will def try this aioli
m.izzy
March 27, 2012
This was a hit. The fish sticks were simple and delicious and the aioli was delicious. Didn't realize how easy it can be to make aioli from scratch! I used cod and it worked wonderfully.
craftaddiction
March 23, 2012
A great recipe. I have not try frying anything before, but I am glad I tried it. Will definitely make it again.
MadeInMaine
March 12, 2012
So commercial mayo it was, doctored with the lime zest and juice and tarragon and a dose of salt and pepper. The mayo, now citrus-infused and the color of young pea shoots, was a burst of spring in a monkey dish.
Midge
March 8, 2012
I made these tonight with cod and we absolutely loved them. Thanks for a total keeper.
Crispini
March 6, 2012
Marvelous! A simple and delicious weeknight recipe. I made the aioli early in the day, so it was just a matter of doing up the fish for our supper. Next time I'll make up more than one pound of cod, because these were so enthusiastically received. We have a nice quantity of the aioli left over and it'll be fun to come up with some uses for that. Thanks so much for a brilliant recipe!
Susige
March 1, 2012
We made the fish as directed - the additional dusting of salt really adds to the flavor after removing from the oil! We used the Lime and Tarragon Aioli to make a broccoli slaw to add to a butter-dressed and lightly broiled Hawaiian sub roll for a great fish sandwich! Sweet roll, citrus slaw, and crispy thick fish (we used cod fillets). My husband announced it was a keeper!
boulangere
June 8, 2011
I thought about you last night as I was hollering at the end. Surprised you couldn't hear me.
boulangere
June 7, 2011
Made this for dinner last night amid torrential rain and tornado warnings. Unforgettable - your fish sticks and brilliant aioli, that is.
boulangere
June 5, 2011
jWhoa! Heat by 2. We should see lots of great street food possibilities from this series.
boulangere
June 4, 2011
Making these tomorrow. My reward for making it through an extremely arduous week. Great expectations.
boulangere
June 2, 2011
OMG! I grabbed these to test, forgetting they were yours. Now I'm doubly happy.
fiveandspice
May 24, 2011
I don't think I've ever had lime paired with tarragon. But, I must! I am newly in love with tarragon because I have a nice pot of it sitting on my porch. I'll certainly have to give this aioli a go.
Kitchen B.
May 23, 2011
Oh, oh, oh. Give me some fish sticks. They look GORGEOUS. Simple and tasty. And I love the lime fragrance too
Sagegreen
May 21, 2011
Nice! I am delighted to see lime and panko here with tarragon. What a wonderfully fragrant combo. I was going to make up some crab cakes with a lime aioli, but your combo is much nicer. Clever to use a garlic infused oil! I made just made up one with tarragon and mint (with lemon) for lamb tonight.
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