Fish Sticks with Basil Aioli Sauce

Optavia Counts

• 1 Leanest
• 2 Healthy Fats
• 3 Green
• 2 Condiments

Who says fish sticks are just for kids? This recipe is something the entire family will enjoy and is cooked with gluten-free almond flour that will help add a nice crisp to the fish.

Fish Sticks with Basil Aioli Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. cod fillets, sliced into 16, (2-oz.) sticks
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• 6 tbsp almond flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 6 cups green beans, washed and trimmed
• Basil Aioli
• 6 tbsp light mayonnaise
• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced

Fish Sticks with Basil Aioli Sauce

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425⁰F.
2. Line sheet pan with parchment or foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Combine parmesan, almond flour, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat both sides of fish with flour mixture.
5. Place on prepared sheet pan and bake about 5 to 6 minutes until cooked.
6. While fish sticks bake, steam green beans. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover, and cook until tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
7. For the basil aioli, combine the mayonnaise, basil, and garlic; mix well.
8. Per serving: 4 fish sticks, 1½ cups steamed green beans, and 1 tablespoon of either the lemon mustard or basil aioli sauce.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

• 390 calories, 47g protein, 17g carbohydrate, 15g fat

This NEW Lean & Green recipe makes 4 servings (1 leanest, 2 healthy fats, 3 green and 2 condiments).