122. Crispy Fried Halibut Fish Sticks

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 3 to 4 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
• 1½ pounds (680 g) halibut, rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 1-inch strips
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• One teaspoon ground black pepper
• Two large eggs
• 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
• Two tablespoons dried parsley
• One teaspoon dried dill weed

Directions:

1. When ready to cook, put Traeger temperature to 500ºF (260ºC) and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2. Place a Dutch oven inside the grill to preheat for about 10 minutes, with enough olive oil to fry the fish.
3. In a bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the panko, parsley, and dill.
5. Dredge the fish fillets in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and then the panko mixture.
6. Place the coated fish fillets in the oil and fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 130ºF (54ºC).
7. Serve warm.

Nutrition:

• Calories 245
• Total fat 2g
• Total carbs 2g
• Protein 52g
• Sugars 1g
• Fiber 1g
• Sodium 442mg