For some reason, I can’t get out of my winter funk. We’ve had a few beautiful sunny days, yet I still feel as though I need to go into a small cave and hibernate. I feel such a stunting of my creativity during these dark days (we’ve had a lot more dreary ones than sunny) and a complete lack of drive. I think part of it is all of the illnesses that my family has been through during the past month and our time in familial “retrograde” –we seem to be emerging slowly (emphasis on the slowly more than the emerging). Life these days just feels like walking through glue.
To give myself some energy, I’ve been continuing my protein streak and also trying out variations that the boys might eat. Tonight I made these delicious gluten free fish sticks and served them with steamed kale on the side. The fish sticks are very kid friendly, as is just about anything fried. Given that they’re rather high in protein, I find them adult friendly too, and quite tasty.
Fish Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish (such as cod, snapper or tilapia)
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 6 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
Instructions
- Rinse fish fillets in cold water and set on a plate
- Cut fish into 1 inch by 5 inch pieces, following the lines of the fillets and removing any bones
- Place eggs in one dish and flour and salt in another
- Dip fish sticks in egg, then flour; reserve to a plate
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Place half of the fish sticks in the pan, leaving enough room around them so that they aren't crowded
- Cook for a few minutes on each side, until well browned, then remove fish sticks to a plate lined with a paper towel
- Add 3 tablespoons olive to pan and fry remaining batch of fish sticks
- Serve with ketchup
Equipment
Make sure to serve this heavier dish with some steamed veggies (broccoli or kale work well) or a big salad to balance out the meal.
Stephanie says
We had these for dinner tonight. I only changed adding pepper and trader joe’s lemon pepper to the almond flour. My whole gang was wowed!! Even the 9 yr old who “doesn’t eat fish”!!! Thanks for the innovative recipes, Elana!
liz trantanella says
I am really excited to try these this week and blessed to have found your website. I am curious as to what dipping sauce is in the picture?
Thanks!
debbie says
My celiac/diabetic child has now been diagnosed with a tree nut allergy. What other flour would you recommend to substitute for almond flour for the fish sticks?
debbie says
Elana, can you remind me of which almond flour you like. Also , if this is the first time i’m using it can i just try Bob’s Red mill(i know you don’t like it for bread, but is it ok for the fish?)
what about the schar breadcrumbs or the Hol Grain batter mix?
elana says
Debbie,
Please click on the link in the recipe above for a place to purchase Blanched Almond Flour; I link all my special ingredients to sources for purchase.
You might want to visit my Forums to see if anyone has any suggestions on substituting flours other than the ones I recommend.
Elana
Kara says
I’ve been following the Paleo lifestyle for about 6 weeks now and this site has been an excellent source for delicious paleo-friendly recipes.
I made these fish sticks last night for a friend who is a picky eater and generally laughs at my food options…She loved them! Super quick and easy. These will definitely be made regularly.
Thanks!!
Kathy Hendriks says
This is truly a delicious recipe! My kids that are picky eaters asked for seconds. I made one variation which was to dip the cod in coconut flour before dipping in the egg mixture or you can dip in egg first then place in a bag with mixed almond flour and coconut flour then shake. I tried both methods. I love all forms of coconut. I used coconut flour instead of shredded coconut as I didn’t think my kids would like the texture. Easy to make.
nicola stockmann-tannerfors says
Am so exited about this recipe. Planning to make it for dinner this evening. Don’t have almond four though. Will probably use breadcrumbs instead. Hoping they will taste good cold too to add to my list of easy kids gluten free lunchboxes, as that will kill two birds with one stone. Thank you!!!
Eric says
Cool!!! Fish is on the menu for tomorrow night. My 10-year old is going to love these. Now he can have fish sticks just like his brothers. :)
Also looking forward to getting your book. Should be here courtesy of Amazon sometime this week.
THANKS!
Keesha says
I made these tonight and they were amazing! Both of my picky children LOVED them, even the 4 yr old who has never eaten meat other than the occasional dinosaur-shaped chicken nugget (only the dino ones–never the regular). Thank you, thank you, thank you for the recipe!
Debbie says
I pick up my fish share later today. It is cod and yellowtail flounder. I will use the cod. Hopefully my 23 yo daughter will try them. She just had 4 wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago and is already sick of eggs. I am never sick of eggs.
Love your cookbook, I’ve read it twice already. I also pick up my fruit share today. I hope there is something I can use w one of your yummy recipes. Peace and Much Success.