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Crunchy Oven-Fried Fish Bites
Fancy appetizer recipes do not have to be elegant, but serving something which makes your guests' mouths water in anticipation is always a good idea, and these fancy fish bites are really tempting. Preheat the oven before you begin, so it is nice and hot when you put the fish in. If you prefer, you can shallow-fry these fish bites in oil until they are crisp and golden. The results are pretty much the same as oven-frying, so it is up to you. You might like to fry them if you are using the oven for something else.
You can use any kind of firm-fleshed white fish, like ling, silver dory, or hake. If you are using thawed fish then make sure it is very dry. Pat it all over with paper towels. If your fish is not dry, the egg and breadcrumbs will not stick and it will look patchy and messy when it is coated. If you are looking for the best appetizer recipes and you especially want to make something hot, then this is certainly an easy party appetizers recipe you might like to try. There is nothing difficult about making these breaded fish treats, and you can choose from cooking them on the stove or in the oven.
These are nice for a buffet but they are best served as soon as possible, so they are not great for taking to a potluck supper, for example. The reason for this is that they do go soggy after a while, and they are best served hot, so for a sit-down meal, buffet, or similar type of event they would be ideal.
Breaded Fish Goujons with Lemon and Parmesan
Ingredients -
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 lightly beaten eggs
Salt and black pepper
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 lbs white fish filets
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Lemon wedges, to serve
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut the fish into 1 inch thick fingers and toss to coat in flour.
Combine the cheese, breadcrumbs, zest, parsley, salt and pepper in a shallow dish and mix well.
Toss the fish in the egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture, using tongs to transfer it.
Press the fish firmly into the breadcrumbs so plenty sticks.
Arrange the fish in one layer on baking trays and bake for 15 minutes or until the fish is crispy and cooked through.
You can flip them once if you like, but this is not essential.
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
(Serves 6)
Fish Bites
Photo Description:
These lovely fish goujons are best served hot or warm from the oven, with lemon slices or wedges. Another idea would be to serve tartar sauce with them. These are a nice idea for a buffet table, else they are good for a sit-down meal, served as the appetizer. You can eat them with cutlery or with fingers. These fish bites smell lovely as they cook and the recipe is easy enough to double or triple. Whatever type of fish you want to use is fine, so long as it is firm enough to hold together and free from bones.
