"Fish sticks are the weeknight heroes of quick dinners - golden, crispy, and kid-friendly. But even heroes could use a sidekick. There's one ingredient hiding in your fridge that can upgrade store-bought fish sticks into something worthy of your favorite seafood restaurant. That secret weapon? Parmesan cheese. A light sprinkle or generous coating of parmesan gives fish sticks a nutty, savory punch that balances their mild flavor."
"Parmesan is rich in naturally occurring glutamates - the compounds that create umami, that deeply satisfying taste you get from good broth or soy sauce. In other words, Parmesan doesn't just add cheese flavor - it brings out the best in the fish itself. Once your fish sticks come out of the oven, spread the parmesan directly over them while they're still hot and resting on the baking tray."
Parmesan cheese elevates store-bought fish sticks by adding nutty, savory umami that complements the mild fish. Parmesan's naturally occurring glutamates enhance the fish's flavor rather than just adding cheese taste. For best results, sprinkle or coat fish sticks with Parmesan immediately after they come out of the oven so residual heat melts the cheese enough to cling for a restaurant-style finish. Serve with lemon or cocktail sauce to balance salt and richness. Choose aged Parmigiano-Reggiano over pre-grated blends, which often contain anti-caking agents and preservatives; imported DOP-certified options like Vivaldi are suggested at moderate cost.
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