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Crunchy Catfish Nuggets

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"Crunchy catfish nuggets that can be served as hors d'oeuvres. These were a special hit with my 3 year old who loved the fact that she could eat them like finger food. You may want to adjust the seasoning - my daughter is used to spicy stuff! These have the great taste of fried fish without the grease." — MEDHALEE

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 cup egg substitute

2 (4 ounce) fillets catfish, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Directions

In a small bowl, mix dry bread crumbs and lemon pepper. Place egg substitute in a separate small bowl. Dip catfish pieces in the egg substitute, then into the bread crumb mixture to coat.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place coated catfish pieces in the hot oil. Fry on both sides until lightly browned and fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 07, 2009

Better than I thought it would be and a lot better than I remember as a kid. I'm not a big catfish fan, but sometimes the budget means going for something cheap. The advise of earlier reviewers to let the nuggets sit a bit before frying really helped. Also, I added a little corn meal to the breading. I may have to try this again.

—Chairman James

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 05, 2004

I've made these several times. The first time I followed the recipe exactly. Good, but need more flavor. I use panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, and about 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. These are much better with the added spices to me. Thanks for the idea!

—Wilemon

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Jan 05, 2004

A good recipe. Did indeed have some crunch, but not a lot of flavor. Simple, but not bad.

—BARNKITTY

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Jan 05, 2004

Fish was very crunchy. Needed a little bit more flavor added to it. Otherwise, a pretty good recipe. If I try it again, I will probably bake it in the oven since I very rarely fry anything in my house.

—RDAMICO110

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Jan 23, 2008

This was simple, but needed an extra kick of flavor, so I also added cayenne pepper and the juice of a lemon to the egg.

—SARAHLOUZOO

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Dec 30, 2008

THESE WERE A LITTLE BLAND GOING BY THE RECIPE. I ADDED SOME FRESH GARLIC AND A 1/2 TSP OLD BAY TO THE BREAD CRUMBS.

—CNM CATERING

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Nov 05, 2007

Pretty easy recipe to follow. Used seafood seasoning and panko breadcrumbs. Came out very crunchy and light.

—jpw

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Jan 22, 2010

I can get catfish nuggets from my grocery store for like $1.99/ lb. With that being said, I thought these were good! I did change it slightly after hearing the word "bland" more than once. I first dredged the fish in flour that I seasoned with garlic powder and seasoning salt. Then I dipped into the egg substitute that I kicked up with some hot sauce and then into the breadcrumbs (I used seasoned). I thought these had a good flavor and was very happy with the results! :)

—Christina

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Nutrition

Calories
217 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
10 g
3%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
12.9 g
20%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
14.4 g
29%

Sodium
242 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Crunchy Catfish Nuggets

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 217
Calories from Fat: 116

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9g 20 %
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 242mg 10 %
Potassium 301mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 14.4g 29 %
Sugars 1.1g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 16 %
** Thiamin 34 %
Niacin 40 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.