Cod Up in the Moment -- fish sticks with tartar sauce

Tartar Sauce <-- just buy your favorite at the grocery store

• 2/3 cup unseasoned, dry bread crumbs
• 3 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbs chopped, fresh parsley
• 3/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper
• 3 egg whites
• 1.5 pounds cod fillets, at least 1/2 inch thick
• 6 lemon wedges (optional)

In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Lightly beat egg whites in another shallow bowl. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set aside.

Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels. Cut fish into thick strips. Working one at a time, dip pieces in egg whites, then in crumb mixture, coating both sides with crumbs. Place on baking sheet. Allow some space between pieces.

Bake at 450 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes, depending on thickness of fish. Fish is ready when it flakes easily with a for. Serve with tarter sauce and lemon wedges, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

*recipe from Crazy Plates; Janet and Greta Podleski