Oven-Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce (Kid-Friendly)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (plus 2 tablespoons)
• 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (can use more)
• salt and pepper

FISH STICKS

• 5 cups corn flakes
• seasoning salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 lbs cod fish fillets, cut into about 3/4-inch strips (can use talapia or similar fish)

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 475°F (set oven rack to second-lowest position, or the middle rack).

2. 2

   In a bowl mix together the mayo, sweet relish, garlic powder and lemon juice; whisk to blend, and season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. 3

   Process the cornflakes with a pinch of seasoning salt and black pepper on a processor until coarse crumbs form (leave the crumbs coarse, don't grind them to a fine texture) transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix in lemon peel.

4. 4

   In a small bowl mix together the melted butter with about 2-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until well combined.

5. 5

   Season the fish with black pepper (and more salt if desired) then brush the fish with the lemon butter to coat on all sides.

6. 6

   Dip the fish into the cornflake mixture coating completely.

7. 7

   Arrange the fish on a lightly greased baking sheet.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with any remaining cornflake mixture.

9. 9

   Bake fish for about 7-10 minutes (depending on the size of the fish strips).

10. 10

    Serve with the sauce.