Pecan Catfish Fish Sticks

Name: Pecan Catfish Fish Sticks
Yield: serves 2 to 4
Ingredients: 2/3 cup pecans, finely chopped; 1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs (about 16 crackers); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound catfish, cut into 1/2-inch fingerlike pieces; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Lemon wedges, for serving

December 9, 2011

The nutty crunch of these fish sticks harkens back to that cafeteria offering in name only. So fun and easy to eat, they’re a great way to introduce younger generations to eating fish. We got Jack to eat fish by adding pecans to it. Catfish is a real staple here in the South, but if it’s not readily available in your area, try using flounder or cod.

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