Ramen-Crusted Fish Sticks with Wasabi Mayo

A playful twist on classic fish sticks! Flaky fish fillets are coated in crushed ramen noodles and fried to golden perfection, served with a zesty wasabi mayo for a delightful crunch and kick.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

485 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.11/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Main Ingredient:

Fish

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1lbWhite fish fillets (cod, pollock, or tilapia)(cut into 1-inch thick sticks)

£6.00

2packagesRamen noodles (any flavor, seasoning packet discarded)

£0.60

0.5cupAll-purpose flour

£0.10

2Eggs(lightly beaten)

£0.60

0.5cupVegetable oil(for frying)

£0.25

0.5cupMayonnaise

£0.50

1teaspoonsWasabi paste(adjust to taste)

£0.30

1teaspoonLemon juice

£0.10

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack pepper

Total Cost

£8.45

£2.11 per serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the wasabi mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2.
Crush the ramen noodles: Place the ramen noodles in a large zip-top bag and crush them into small pieces using a rolling pin or your hands. Pour the crushed noodles into a shallow dish.
3.
Prepare the fish sticks: Season the fish sticks with salt and pepper.
4.
Set up a breading station: Place the flour in a shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another shallow dish, and the crushed ramen noodles in a third shallow dish.
5.
Bread the fish sticks: Dredge each fish stick in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly with the crushed ramen noodles, pressing gently to adhere.
6.
Fry the fish sticks: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded fish sticks in the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd it.
7.
Cook the fish sticks: Fry the fish sticks for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Adjust heat if the ramen is browning too quickly.
8.
Drain the fish sticks: Remove the fried fish sticks from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
9.
Serve: Serve the ramen-crusted fish sticks immediately with the wasabi mayo for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (227g)

485 kcal / 2029 kJ

Carbs

25g

10% of RDA

Fat

29g

41% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

2 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the flour.

If you prefer a baked version, bake the breaded fish sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Lightly spray with cooking oil before baking for extra crispiness.

Adjust the amount of wasabi paste in the mayo to your desired level of spiciness.

Serve with other dipping sauces like sriracha mayo or sweet chili sauce.

To ensure even cooking, make sure the fish sticks are all roughly the same size.

Cooking Equipment

Shallow dish

Large skillet or frying pan

Paper towels

Wine Pairings

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