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Crispy Baked Catfish Nuggets
Photo: Gregor Moser

Crispy Baked Catfish Nuggets

19 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

907
Calories
38g
Protein
38g
Fat
104g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 15 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Capers 1 tbsp (9g) drained 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese or finely grated extra sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Plain, dry breadcrumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Dash white pepper
  • 1/3 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 Catfish fillets (5 ounces each) cut into nuggets
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • Homemade Tartar Sauce
  • 1 cup Light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped, drained sweet pickle or chopped, drained capers (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped, drained green olives (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions

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1. Position oven rack on the bottom shelf of the oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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2. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray several times to coat.

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3. In a shallow dish, combine cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder and white pepper. In another dish, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil.

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4. Roll nuggets in lemon juice. Then, roll in cheese mixture. Dust with paprika and spray lightly with cooking spray. Place catfish on prepared baking sheet.

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5. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees, and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until crust is golden and fish flakes easily. Serve with Homemade Tartar Sauce. Serves 4.

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6. For Homemade Tartar Sauce

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7. Combine and blend well. Serve with Crispy Baked Catfish Nuggets. Yield: about 2/3 cup (6 servings)

Recipe sourced from fandom

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