Fried Lemon Pepper Salmon Sticks with Old Bay Blue Cheese

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Here’s a full take on Fried Lemon Pepper Salmon Sticks with Old Bay Blue Cheese Dip—crispy, zesty, and perfect for snacking or entertaining:

🐟 Fried Lemon Pepper Salmon Sticks

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • Salt, to taste

  • Neutral oil, for frying

Instructions:

  1. Slice salmon into thick strips (about 1-inch wide). Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. Set up breading station:

    • Bowl 1: Flour with a pinch of salt.

    • Bowl 2: Beaten eggs.

    • Bowl 3: Panko mixed with lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon zest.

  3. Coat salmon sticks: dredge in flour → dip in egg → coat in seasoned panko.

  4. Heat oil in a skillet (350°F / 175°C). Fry salmon sticks in batches until golden brown and crisp (about 2–3 minutes per side).

  5. Place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with more lemon pepper if desired.

🧀 Old Bay Blue Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard

  • Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon, and Old Bay until smooth.

  2. Fold in blue cheese crumbles.

  3. Chill for 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs if desired.

🍋 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot salmon sticks with lemon wedges and dip on the side.

  • Pair with celery and carrot sticks for a fun appetizer spread.

  • Works great as a party platter, game-day snack, or even tucked into a sandwich wrap.

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