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    Baked Catfish Nuggets

    Published: Aug 18, 2020 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Keri Hix

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    This Oven Baked Catfish Nuggets recipe has a light panko coating seasoned with garlic. It is a delicious recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner, light lunch, or afternoon snack.

    a plate of fish nuggets next to a bowl of tartar sauce

    The nuggets are light, a little crisp, and they are so tender that they practically melt in your mouth!

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    • Other seafood recipes
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to prepare this recipe
    • What to serve with this recipe
    • Recipe

    My inspiration for this recipe is from a booklet I have from The Catfish Institute in Mississippi. Their catfish nugget recipe is deep-fried and is accompanied by a champagne mustard sauce.

    Although their recipe looks absolutely fabulous, I knew I would need to lighten it up a bit for our taste. Since deep frying is something we only do occasionally, so I immediately decided to bake these nuggets.

    Other seafood recipes

    • Honey Garlic Shrimp
    • Salmon Cooked on the Grill
    • Grilled Salmon with Black Bean Salsa
    • Quick and Easy Shrimp Tacos

    I wanted a baked catfish nuggets recipe that was quick and easy to prepare on busy days. Something that not only my husband and I would like but that the kids would also enjoy.

    Unfortunately, I did not get step by step photos of this recipe. It is really similar to my Homemade Shake and Bake process where I throw the coating in a bag and shake it up.

    Ingredients needed

    • Catfish
    • Panko
    • Bread crumbs
    • Canola oil
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Non-stick cooking spray
    a plate of fish nuggets next to a bowl of tartar sauce

    How to prepare this recipe

    1. Pre-heat the oven.
    2. Cut the catfish into bite-size pieces. About 1-inch squares.
    3. In a bowl or a zip-loc bag, mix together the panko, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and canola oil. Mix well.
    4. Drizzle a good coat of canola oil, 2 or 3 teaspoons, onto a baking sheet.
    5. Dip the catfish bites into the panko mixture, or place a few pieces at a time in the zip-loc bag and shake. (shake and bake style!)
    6. Place the catfish nuggets on the baking sheet in a single layer. Make sure to not overcrowd the pan.
    7. Spray the tops lightly with the non-stick spray.
    8. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Turn the catfish nuggets over when there are about 3 to 4 minutes of cooking time left. Cook until fork-tender.

    What to serve with this recipe

    • First of all, tartar sauce goes great with this baked catfish nuggets recipe. I usually mix up my own extremely basic sauce using mayonnaise and dill relish.
    • For a quick veggie side dish try some Sauteed Green Beans or Oven Roasted Cauliflower.
    • How about some Crispy Smashed Potatoes? Recipe by Red's Reality.
    • Maybe some Broccoli Salad or Cornbread? Recipes by Your Everyday Heirlooms.

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    Recipe

    a plate of fish nuggets next to a bowl of tartar sauce

    Baked Catfish Nuggets

    This Oven Baked Catfish Nuggets recipe has a light panko coating. The nuggets are light, a little crisp, and they are so tender that they practically melt in your mouth!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 339kcal
    Author: Keri Hix

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds Catfish cut into 1-inch squares
    • ⅔ cup Panko
    • ⅔ cup Bread Crumbs
    • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
    • 2 tablespoon Canola Oil divided
    • ½ teaspoon Salt more or less to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper more or less to taste
    • Non-stick cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Cut the catfish into bite-size pieces. About 1-inch squares.
    • In a bowl or a Zip-loc bag, mix together the panko, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and canola oil. Mix well.
    • Drizzle the remaining canola oil onto a baking sheet.
    • Dip the catfish bites into the panko mixture, or place a few pieces at a time in the Zip-loc bag and shake. (shake and bake style!)
    • Place the catfish nuggets on the baking sheet in a single layer. Make sure to not overcrowd the pan.
    • Spray the tops lightly with the non-stick spray.
    • Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn the catfish nuggets over and continue to bake for another 2 - 5 minutes.
    • The nuggets are done when they are fork-tender.

    Notes

    To make tartar sauce...
    Mix about ⅓ cup mayonnaise with 1 - 2 teaspoons dill relish. Mix. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Shawn

      October 15, 2022 at 2:33 pm

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