Dr Who? Fish Fingers and "Custard"

Hello fellow whovians! Welcome to the Dr Who edition of Cooking 4 Noobs! Today's dish is inspired by the Eleventh Hour Episode.

 

We will not be using actual custard, rather a delicious dip that resembles a creamy custard. I hope that you enjoy fish, because this recipe is pretty damn delicious. 

 

EXTERMINATE!

 

 

Level: Noob

Time: 30 Minutes

Serves: 4 Whovians

 

The Goods:

 

For the Fingers:

 

1 1/2  pounds -  Talapia, Cod, Salmon, or Flounder (you choose the fish of your choice)

2 cups - Panko Breadcrumbs / pre seasoned (these can be found in the international/asian isle of your grocer)

1 Tablespoon - Oldbay Seasoning

1 Cup - grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 Cup - All Purpose Flour

2 eggs - beaten

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Cooking Spray

Fresh Lemon Slices

 

For the Custard:

 

1/3 cup - plain greek style yogurt

3 Tablespoons - Mayonnaise (Lite if you prefer)

2 Tablespoons - Dijon/Spicy Deli Mustard

1/2 Teaspoon - Worcestire Sauce

2 Teaspoons - Chopped/Grated Horseradish

Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

Pinch of Paprika

 

Tutorial:

 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a Bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper, and oldbay seasoning.

In a Seperate bowl, beat the eggs.

Finally in another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together.

Cut the fillets into 4 by 1-inch strips.

A few pieces at a time, dip the fish into the flour mixture, dusting off the excess.

Follow by dipping fish into the beaten eggs.

Lastly, dip the fish in the panko/parmesan mix.

Arrange them on the baking sheet and continue until all of the fish is breaded.

Bake until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

You can flip them for another 2 minutes if necessary.

 

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish,paprika and cayenne.

Season, to taste, with freshly ground black pepper.

 

Enjoy and have a wibbly wobbly timey wimey!

Dead Rising: Zombie Fingers & Dip

In the spirit of Halloween being just around the corner, I present to you Dead Rising, deadly delicious zombie fingers & dip.  

Enjoy!

Level: NOOB 

Time: 30 minutes

Serves: Lots of hungry zombie apocalypse survivors

The Goods:

2 cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 

2 (14 oz bags) cocktail-size smoked link sausages or hot dogs 

For Deadly Dip:

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup orange juice (Best if juiced by yourself)

1/4 balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons deli mustard

1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Tutorial:

Preheat oven to 375°F. 

Unroll both cans of the dough; separate into 16 triangles. 

Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles

Place sausage on shortest side of each triangle. 

Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point; 

place point side down on 2 ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, switching position of cookie sheets halfway through baking. 

Meanwhile mix all dip ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate while fingers are baking.

Immediately remove from cookie sheet from oven.

Best served right out of the oven with chilled dipping sauce.

GAH BRAINS!