Cajun Fish Nuggets Recipes

CAJUN CATFISH CRITTERS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in heavy 3 quart saucepan ( I use my cast iron skillet) over medium high heat to 375*.
• 2. Stir together flour,cornmeal,Cajun Creole Seasoning, onion and garlic poweders and red pepper in shallow dish. Beat egg in another shallow dish with fork until foamy.
• 3. Sprinkle catfish nuggets with salt and lemon juice. Dip each nugget into beaten eggs then roll in flour mixture to coat. Drop 4 to 6 nuggets at a time into the hot oil. Cook 2 minutes, turn and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels.

CAJUN CATFISH

Steps:

• In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 375°F.
• In shallow dish, stir together flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg with fork until foamy.
• Sprinkle catfish nuggets with salt and lemon juice. Dip each nugget into beaten egg, then roll in flour mixture to coat. Drop 4 to 6 nuggets at a time into hot oil. Cook 2 minutes; turn and cook 1 minute longer or until deep golden brown. Remove from oil; drain on paper towels.

CAJUN FISH NUGGETS

Steps:

• In large shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
• In another shallow dish, combine mayonnaise, dill and lemon juice; set 1/4 cup aside for serving.
• Cut fish into 2-inch chunks; dip into mayonnaise mixture, then flour mixture, turning to coat.
• Place fish on greased rimmed baking sheet, bake in 450F oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Broil until crisp, about 4 minutes.
• Serve with reserved mayonnaise mixture for dipping.

STIR FRY VEGETABLES WITH CAJUN FISH NUGGETS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium size skillet on medium until hot. Add mixed vegetables including broccoli (if added) and slowly stir until lightly brown in color. Do not over stir. Set aside.
• Next put hot sauce, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Place diced catfish nuggets in and let it sit for ten minutes. Spread Cajun mix on a large plate and pat batter on both sides of this mixture. Heat remaining bottle of oil in medium size skillet and fry fish nuggets. Turn fish over after it lightly brown on first side then repeat on second side. Remove and place on plate with a piece of paper towel on it to remove excess oil.
• Place stir fried vegetables on the plate and then top it with the Cajun catfish nuggets. Serves approximately four to six people.

OVEN-FRIED FISH NUGGETS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Coat fish with butter-flavored spray, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked fish nuggets on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a resealable freezer container; return to freezer. To use, preheat oven to 375°. Bake nuggets on a rack on a greased baking sheet 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.