Product Review: Murry's Frozen Fish Sticks

As the mother of an active, hungry toddler, I am always on the lookout for fast, inexpensive meal options that will appeal to an ever-changing toddler palate. My daughter is easily bored with her food, so a variety of options are a must in our household, and price is always a factor in deciding what new products I bring home for her to try. On a recent trip to the grocery store, I picked up some Murry's frozen fish sticks in an attempt to entice her taste buds and satisfy her hungry tummy. While the price was certainly appetizing at $6.99 for a box of 32 fish sticks, I was largely dissatisfied with this product.

Murry's frozen fish sticks are easy to prepare, which is always a plus when preparing a toddler meal. Simply place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a 450 degree oven. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then serve. However, convenience was the only positive part of my experience with this product.

I found Murry's frozen fish sticks to be incredibly lacking in flavor. Frozen fish sticks are of course not usually known for being gourmet-quality food, but these fish sticks are extremely bland and unappetizing. The breading was soggy, and did not get even the slightest bit crispy even after the fish sticks were baked for 5 minutes longer than the 20 minutes recommended on the package. In addition, Murry's frozen fish sticks were so greasy that I could not serve them to my daughter without first patting them dry with a paper towel. And while my daughter is not generally a picky eater, she refused to eat these fish sticks after the first bite. I can't say I blame her, as I have a hard time eating them myself.

After my disappointing experience with Murry's frozen fish sticks, I would not recommend this product to anyone and will not purchase them in the future for my family. As the old saying goes, "You get what you pay for," and in this case it is certainly true. While the price may seem appealing at $6.99 for a box of 32 fish sticks, my money would have been better spent on a smaller box of a better-quality product. If you are looking for fast meal options, spend the extra couple of dollars to purchase a better product.