AIP Fish Tenders || AIP Fish Sticks with creamy cilantro dip (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Egg Free)
 
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Delicious crispy fish tenders with a creamy cilantro dip that will make a fish lover out of you!
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Recipe type: Appetizers, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1-2
RecipeIngredients
For the fish:
  • 2 white fish filets about 4 oz each(I prefer flounder)
  • A dash of salt and pepper(omit for AIP) to sprinkle on the fish
  • ½ cup Beth Blend grain free blend
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup coconut milk (make sure you thaw it in advance and shake the can to have a thick consistency)
  • Avocado Oil about 2 cups for deep frying
  • About ¼ cup water
For the Dip:
  • 1 ripe avocado, chopped
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
RecipeInstructions
For making the fish:
  1. Cut the filets into about 1 inch by 2 inch pieces and dab dry using paper towels. Sprinkle a dash of salt and black pepper (if adding) on top of the filets. Keep aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add all the rest of the ingredients except the avocado oil and whisk to get a thick but smooth batter.
  3. Heat the oil for deep frying in a small wok or a deep cast iron pan.
  4. When the oil gets hot, take individual pieces of fish and coat with the batter (you will need to coat the fish using your hands as the batter won't stick easily) and drop into the oil. Fry about 4-5 pieces in a batch (so it can cook uniformly). Fry until both sides are golden brown and crisp (about 2-3 minutes total). Transfer to a plate. Finish frying the rest of the fish in the same way.
For the dip:
  1. Add all the dip ingredients into a small food processor jar and blend until creamy!
  2. Serve the fish while warm!
Recipe by Cook2Nourish at https://cook2nourish.com/2022/05/aip-fish-tenders-aip-fish-sticks-with-creamy-cilantro-dip-gluten-free-dairy-free-nut-free-egg-free.html