Description
Indulge in the crispy, flavorful delight of Spicy Fish Nuggets! These bite-sized treasures feature juicy fish encased in a crunchy panko crust with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: flour seasoned with salt and pepper, beaten eggs mixed with lemon juice, and panko breadcrumbs combined with spices.
- Dredge each fish piece in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Fry nuggets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 nuggets (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg