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Spicy Fish Nuggets

Crispy and flavorful fish nuggets with a spicy kick, perfect for a quick snack or meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish Nuggets
  • 1 lb white fish fillets such as cod or tilapia
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha or to taste
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey optional

Method
 

Prepare the Fish
  1. Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces and marinate in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Coat the Fish
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove fish from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour mixture, dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Cook the Nuggets
  1. Place the coated fish nuggets on the baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until well combined.
Serve
  1. Serve the spicy fish nuggets hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of cayenne pepper in the coating and sriracha in the dipping sauce.

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