Homemade Fish Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Remove wrapping from fish.
2. 2
   In shallow dish, thaw on medium-low in microwave 2-3 minutes or just until fish can be cut with knife.
3. 3
   Do not separate into filets.
4. 4
   Cut crosswise into 8 even sticks.
5. 5
   In shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, wheat germ, sesame seeds, paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   In a bowl, beat together egg and oil.
7. 7
   Roll fish sticks in bread crumb mixture, then in egg mixture, then again in bread crumb mixture.
8. 8
   Heat browning dish at HIGH 4 minutes or according to manufacturers directions.
9. 9
   Brush dish with oil.
10. 10
    Arrange fish sticks on dish like spokes on a wheel.
11. 11
    Microwave HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes and turn fish over.
12. 12
    Microwave HIGH for 2-3 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily when tested with fork.
13. 13
    Alernatively, on roasting rack, arrange fish like spokes in a wheel and microwave at HIGH 5-6 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily when tested with fork. Rotate dish once during cooking.