Fried Fish Nuggets

Name: Fried Fish Nuggets
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups flaked cooked fish; Oil for deep-fat frying; Tartar sauce, optional

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By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lynn Negaard

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

"My family always requests these cheesy fish bites during our annual fishing trip in Canada," reports Lynn Negaard of Litchfield, Minnesota. You can use most any leftover fish with tasty results.

Editor's Note: To prepare with fresh fish, poach 3/4 pound fresh fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Prepare recipe as directed.

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Fried Fish Nuggets

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Yield:about 2-1/2 dozen

Prep:25 min

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Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups flaked cooked fish
Oil for deep-fat frying
Tartar sauce, optional

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in fish. Roll into 1-in. balls.

2
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish nuggets, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.