FRIED LEMON PEPPER SALMON STICKS WITH OLD BAY BLUE CHEESE

Here’s a recipe for Fried Lemon Pepper Salmon Sticks with Old Bay Blue Cheese Sauce. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

For the Salmon Sticks:

• 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into sticks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 lemon, zested
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Old Bay Blue Cheese Sauce:

• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preparing the Old Bay Blue Cheese Sauce:

1. In a bowl, combine the blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning.
2. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Preparing the Salmon Sticks:

1. Season the salmon sticks with salt, black pepper, and lemon pepper seasoning.
2. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with lemon zest.
3. Dredge each salmon stick in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each stick is well-coated.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
5. Fry the salmon sticks in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Serving:

1. Serve the fried salmon sticks hot with the Old Bay Blue Cheese Sauce on the side for dipping.
2. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Enjoy your Fried Lemon Pepper Salmon Sticks with Old Bay Blue Cheese Sauce!