Home made macadamia fish fingers with smashed peas and tartare sauce
The kids are going to love eating these crunchy fish fingers; they can even dig in and help make them.
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Servings 6
Course Main Course
Preference Dairy Free
Perfect for Kid Friendly Recipe
Skill level Confident
Ingredients
500gfirm white fish filletssnapper, blue-eye, mahi-mahi, skin and bones removed
1cuprye or brown breadcrumbs
1cupraw macadamiasfinely chopped
1tbspflat leaf parsley leavesfinely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2cupplain flour
1pinchcayenne pepper
1pinchsalt
2eggslightly whisked
macadamia oilfor brushing
500gfrozen peas
1/2cupmint leavesfinely chopped
2tbsplemon juice
salt and pepper
Tartare sauce (makes 1½ cups)
3egg yolks
1tbsplemon juice
1pinchsalt
300mlmacadamia oil
a few drops of Tabasco sauce
2tspsalted capersrinsed
2gherkinsfinely chopped
2tbspflat leaf parsleyfinely chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
Cut the fillets into 2cm x 5cm rectangles. On a large plate, combine the breadcrumbs, macadamias, parsley and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.On another plate combine the flour, cayenne pepper and salt. Coat the fish fingers in the flour mix, dip them in the whisked eggs and coat with the macadamia and parsley mix, pressing firmly.
Place fish onto the prepared tray and brush both sides of the fillets lightly with the macadamia oil. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The fish should flake easily when tested with a fork in the thickest part and the crumbs should be golden.
Meanwhile, place the peas in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over to cover for 2 to 3 minutes or until defrosted and then strain. Mash the peas with a fork, add the mint leaves and lemon juice, season to taste and mix well. Serve with the macadamia fish fingers, tartare sauce and a green salad if desired.
Tartare sauce
Place the egg yolks, lemon juice and salt in a large glass or ceramic bowl and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Placing the bowl on a damp cloth while whisking will help to stop it moving around.
Pour a few drops of the macadamia oil into the egg yolk mixture and whisk until combined. Continue adding the oil 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking well in between each addition. If the oil is added too quickly it may not be incorporated properly and the mayonnaise could separate or curdle (see tip).
Once all the oil has been incorporated add the Tabasco, capers, gherkins and parsley. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with extra lemon juice, salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer to a small airtight container. Place a piece of cling wrap directly on the surface of the mayonnaise to prevent a skin from forming, then cover with a lid.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Tip:If your mayonnaise curdles during preparation, it can be rescued! Place an extra egg yolk in a large clean bowl and whisk to a smooth paste. Slowly add the curdled mayonnaise a spoonful at a time, whisking well after each addition.