Easy Fish Stick Po’boy Sandwich with Peach Remoulade
January 2022
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Po’boy sandwiches are a Louisiana classic! This version uses a kid favorite, fish sticks, to achieve the popular crispy fish bite. Top it with a sweet and tart peach remoulade for the perfect balance. Pack one in your child’s lunchbox for a nutritious, kid-friendly meal at school.
Po’boy sandwiches originated in Louisiana and have become a staple. They’re typically served on French bread or a baguette with meat, or more commonly, fried seafood. They’re then finished off with some lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and a remoulade sauce or mayo.
This version makes a mom’s life easier by using the ingenious addition of kid-friendly fish sticks as the protein in the sandwich. There is honestly no better way to reimagine frozen fish sticks than in this tasty, crunchy sandwich. Plus, the homemade peach remoulade takes the crispy seafood flavor over the top!
Next time you have fish sticks on hand, toss a whole bunch on a pan to heat up and treat your family to these po’boys.
In just a few quick, easy steps, you can prepare these po’boy sandwiches for your family’s meal or for your child’s lunchbox.
Prepare your favorite fish sticks according to the package directions.
While the fish sticks are cooking, prepare the remoulade. Combine peach jam, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Add spices and stir until well combined. If using hot sauce, add it as well.
Spread remoulade on each slice of bread and layer lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and 3 fish sticks. Cover with top slice of bread and enjoy!
These po’boys are great one their own or served with a side of french fries, a soup or salad, or some extra veggies like mini bell peppers or sliced cucumbers.
Make a little extra remoulade to use for dipping. It’s so delicious and you’ll definitely want extra.
Let the fish sticks cool a bit before serving the po’boys, especially if giving to younger kids – the insides will be very hot!
Toast the French bread a bit to warm it through and to make the crust more crunchy.
This recipe is very adaptable to your family’s tastes. As written, the sauce will be slightly tart to balance the richness of the fish. Use less lemon juice if your family prefers a sweeter sauce. Taste as you go while making the remoulade to get the ratios just how you like it!
Prefer tuna salad? If you have tuna salad ready in the fridge, use that in place of the fish sticks. Or, mix one can of tuna with the remoulade.
How to serve a fish stick sandwich to kids and toddlers
If you find that your kids have a hard time eating sandwiches and don’t gravitate to them much, try serving this sandwich deconstructed. Keep the fish sticks, bread, toppings and any sides separated and use the remoulade as a dipping sauce.
For bigger kids and adults, these will be such a special treat! The option of hot sauce in the remoulade will give this sandwich a spicy kick that works great with the fish sticks and veggies.
We know new foods can be intimidating for some kids. We recommend always talking about food in neutral terms as opposed to using negative words like “smelly.” Fish has an ocean smell. To describe fish objectively, you can say that it is wet (when uncooked), squishy (when cooked), or crispy (when fried). Using neutral words can help selective eaters become more open to trying new foods.
Slice half loaf of French bread into 4 equal portions; then slice each horizontally to open. Set aside.
Bake fish sticks according to package directions.
While fish sticks are baking, make remoulade. In a mixing bowl, mix peach jam, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard and lemon juice. Add spices and hot sauce (if using) and stir until well combined.
When fish sticks are baked, assemble sandwiches. Spread remoulade on each slice of bread, layer lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles onto the bottom slice. Add 3 fish sticks to each sandwich and cover with top slice of bread.
Notes
This recipe is very adaptable to your family’s tastes. As written, the sauce will be slightly tart to balance the richness of the fish. Use less lemon juice if your family prefers a sweeter sauce.
Prefer tuna salad? Instead of fish sticks, mix 1 can tuna with the remoulade.
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Po’boy sandwiches are a Louisiana classic! This version uses a kid favorite, fish sticks, to achieve the popular crispy fish bite. Top it with a sweet and tart peach remoulade for the perfect balance. Pack one in your child’s lunchbox for a nutritious, kid-friendly meal at school.
Po’boy sandwiches for kids
Po’boy sandwiches originated in Louisiana and have become a staple. They’re typically served on French bread or a baguette with meat, or more commonly, fried seafood. They’re then finished off with some lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and a remoulade sauce or mayo.
This version makes a mom’s life easier by using the ingenious addition of kid-friendly fish sticks as the protein in the sandwich. There is honestly no better way to reimagine frozen fish sticks than in this tasty, crunchy sandwich. Plus, the homemade peach remoulade takes the crispy seafood flavor over the top!
Next time you have fish sticks on hand, toss a whole bunch on a pan to heat up and treat your family to these po’boys.
Related: Need more lunch ideas for toddlers? Read our guide!
How to make a po’boy sandwich with fish sticks
In just a few quick, easy steps, you can prepare these po’boy sandwiches for your family’s meal or for your child’s lunchbox.
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Tips for making the best fish stick po’boys
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How to serve a fish stick sandwich to kids and toddlers
If you find that your kids have a hard time eating sandwiches and don’t gravitate to them much, try serving this sandwich deconstructed. Keep the fish sticks, bread, toppings and any sides separated and use the remoulade as a dipping sauce.
For bigger kids and adults, these will be such a special treat! The option of hot sauce in the remoulade will give this sandwich a spicy kick that works great with the fish sticks and veggies.
Related: Learn how to create filling dips for fruit and veggies.
Does your picky eater refuse to eat fish?
We know new foods can be intimidating for some kids. We recommend always talking about food in neutral terms as opposed to using negative words like “smelly.” Fish has an ocean smell. To describe fish objectively, you can say that it is wet (when uncooked), squishy (when cooked), or crispy (when fried). Using neutral words can help selective eaters become more open to trying new foods.
Related: Need more picky eating tips? Read our expert advice.
Fish Stick Po’boy with Peach Remoulade
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