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For the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, lowfat sour cream, herbs and lemon juice in a small bowl and stir to mix.
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Add in salt and pepper to taste, cover and chill till needed.
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Cut the fish fillets crosswise into 1-inch strips.
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Put the flour on a plate with salt and pepper and stir to mix.
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In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg with the lowfat milk and a healthy pinch of salt.
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Put the grnd almonds in a third shallow dish.
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Heat about 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a deep-fryer.
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Dust the fish strips with the seasoned flour, turn to thoroughly coat and allow excess to drip off.
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Coat the fish with grnd almonds, shaking off excess, then put in the warm oil.
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Fry the fish strips, turning once or possibly twice as they cook, till golden, 2 to 4 min.
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Drain on paper towels and keep hot in a low oven while you fry the remainder.
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Arrange the fish fingers on small individual plates with small bowls of sauce alongside.
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This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
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Comments: Finely grnd nuts add in texture, flavor and crunch to fried fish.
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Hazelnuts can be used in place of the almonds if desired.
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A simple dipping sauce with lots of fresh herbs is perfect with this nutty fish, that makes an ideal first course.
