My four year old son Kyle loves to discuss how he can grow big and strong so he can be just like his dad. We often tell him that it comes down to sleep, exercise and eating well. The conversation leads to a full-on discussion of what constitutes healthy food. We let him know that while chocolate may be good for the soul, it’s the vegetables that will make him healthy and strong. We often emphasize that some of the best food he can eat includes fish. However, words don’t speak louder than action and we all know that getting kids to eat fish is often easier said than done. For my kids, there are only two ways they’ll eat fish. If I ever alter the recipe of the fish type, they won’t touch it. But honestly, I’m just thankful they’re willing to eat it one way at least.
Here’s a great fish sticks recipe from Melissa Jacks that is sure to be a hit with your little ones. Not only does it not look like fish (yey, parenting win!), but it’s easy to make too.
RECIPE
Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready in: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon, boneless, skinless, cut into strips
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 egg or 2 whites
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Prepare salmon into strips . Set aside.
3. Mix bread crumbs and spices in a dish that has sides to prevent spilling.
4. In another bowl, beat eggs. Dip salmon strips into egg mixture and coat with crumb mixture. Repeat until all strips are coated. Add more bread crumbs if needed.
5. Place the coated strips on a parchment lined or greased baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Flip strips over halfway. Fish should flake easily with a fork when ready.
Tips & Tricks
* For a gluten free option, use gluten free bread crumbs or almond flour.
For more great recipes and nutritional information and tips, check out Melissa Jacks on FACEBOOK & at www.melissajacks.com
tamar says
Maya, great idea. Kids love anything they can hold and eat. I often make tuna patties for this reason. Bite size, nutritous and delicious.
Maya Fitz says
It’s true. My kids love any fish that’s made into a patty! Smart mommy 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
homewithaneta says
What a great idea. My kids luckily love any fish and this will have to be tried out at our home. Love that it is baked, healthy options for the win
Treen Goodwin says
wow awesome idea , thanks for sharing the recipe looks and sounds delish a must try for sure 🙂
kathy downey says
I have some Cod thawing now will try your recipe,thanks
Doris Calvert says
This looks so good, pinned it to try, kids and even I would like it, thanks!
Stephanie LaPlante says
This sounds delicious! I haven’t tried salmon as a fish stick before.
Lynda Cook says
It’s great that they look like fish sticks, my kids are weird they won’t eat any fish at all, only if it looks like a fish stick, so this is a great recipe!!
Bailey Dexter says
Thanks for the recipe, I will be trying this one but only gluten free this week!!!
louise says
mmmm looks good, I’m saving this recipe to try
Darlene says
We love salmon in our house and I saved this recipe to give it a try. It sounds very good. Thanks for sharing.
hmrcarlson says
What a fun way to get my kids to eat salmon! Thanks so much for this recipe. I can’t wait to try it out.
loriag says
I would give this recipe a try. I sure miss BC fresh salmon.
Asifa says
nice recipe
Jenn Erin says
This looks amazing. I will definitely be trying this recipe soon! 🙂
Vesper Meikle says
Both my husband and I would enjoy eating this – wonder if it would go with a garlic dip?
Nate says
Great idea
Judy Cowan says
Never really thought about doing salmon into fish sticks but it is a great idea, thanks for the recipe!
mags c (@magscheung) says
Never thought of using salmom as fish sticks. I thought it would be hard to handle salmon to remain in tact. thanks for sharing!
Victoria Ess says
These sound delicious! I would love to make our own fish sticks, and with salmon!
Gene D says
I have yet to introduce my kids to salmon – this could be a great way to do that! Thanks
Zoe Cole says
gonna try this cause my 5 year old won’t eat fish
Jenn Erin says
Mmm I would love to try this! I’ve been looking for new ways to cook salmon.
Wendy hutton says
this looks great and we love salmon
Anne Taylor says
I have never thought to use salmon this way but the grandkids would definitely love these!