Parmesan Fish Nuggets
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
706 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Parmesan Fish Nuggets
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Lightly crisped on the outside and tender on the inside, these EASY fish nuggets are picky-eater approved and they're baked not fried! Made with a combination of Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, plus there's homemade tartar sauce for dipping!
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Ingredients
Fish Nuggets
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1.25 to 1.50 pounds tilapia about 4 large filets, filets
- olive oil spray
Tartar Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Fish Nuggets
- Preheat oven to 400F, optionally line a baking sheet with foil, and the spray the foil or the baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.
- To a medium bowl, add the flour, salt, pepper, and stir to combine; set aside.
- To a separate small bowl, add the eggs and lightly beat; set aside.
- To a separate medium bowl, add the Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, and stir to combine; set aside.
- Cut the fish into bite-sized nugget shapes or strips/sticks.
- Dredge each piece through the flour, then the egg, and then the panko mixture.
- Place breaded and battered fish on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done* (See Notes). While fish bakes, make the tartar sauce.
Tartar sauce
- To a medium bowl, add all the ingredients, and whisk to combine; set aside until ready to use.
- Serve fish nuggets immediately with tartar sauce, as desired.
Notes
- Air fryer instructions: Spray the breaded nuggets with cooking spray, fry for 8 minutes, flip, spray again, and fry for an additional 4 minutes. (Check out my Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets for a frame of reference.)
- Storage: Nuggets are best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days noting that the nuggets will not stay crispy. Tartar sauce will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
706kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
22g
(129%)
Cholesterol
230mg
(77%)
Sodium
1400mg
(58%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 706 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 706kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Cholesterol | 230mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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