Skillet-Fried Fish Nuggets

Name: Skillet-Fried Fish Nuggets
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil, more as needed; 3 pounds fish fillets; 1 dash lemon pepper; 1 dash garlic salt; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup dry pancake mix; 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Homemade fish nuggets feature pan-fried fish coated in a blend of pancake mix and breadcrumbs, offering a fresh alternative to store-bought options.

⭐ 3.9 (24 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 8 minTotal: 13 minYields: 10 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet to 350-365F over medium heat.
Cut fish into bite-sized pieces and season with lemon pepper and garlic salt.
Combine beaten egg and water in a bowl; in a separate food storage bag, mix pancake mix and breadcrumbs.
Dip fish pieces in the egg mixture, then place in the bag with the crumb blend and shake to coat thoroughly.
Fry the coated fish in the hot oil for 7-8 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with cocktail or tartar sauce.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 279 kcal

Carbohydrate: 19 g

Cholesterol: 147 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 36 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 508 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 6 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g