Description
This Homemade Salmon Fish Fingers recipe offers a delicious, kid-friendly way to enjoy salmon with a crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan coating. Baked or pan-fried to golden perfection and served with tangy lemon wedges and tartar sauce, these fish fingers are perfect for a quick family dinner or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Coating
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- Olive oil spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil (for baking or pan-frying)
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Breading Station: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the breading station.
- Coat Salmon Strips: Pat the salmon strips dry with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks well. Dredge each piece first in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture to form an even crust.
- Bake the Fish Fingers: Place the coated salmon fingers on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle them with olive oil to help crisp the coating. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Alternative Pan-Frying Method: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the salmon fingers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Serving: Serve the hot salmon fish fingers immediately with fresh lemon wedges and tartar sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you need a gluten-free version.
- These fish fingers are great for kids and can be frozen either before or after baking for convenience.
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh dill or parsley to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
