Jul 14 2026
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Fish Nuggets Recipe

Inspired by Fixins Soul Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

Seasoned cornmeal dusted fish, fried to a golden crisp. With tartar and chipotle mayo dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fish Nuggets

Dipping Sauces

Method

Preparing the Fish Nuggets

  1. 1

    Cut the Fish

    Cut the white fish fillets into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-2 inches in size.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading Station

    In one bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.

  3. 3

    Bread the Fish

    Dip each piece of fish first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornmeal. Ensure they are evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Fish Nuggets

    Carefully place the breaded fish pieces in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Preparing the Dipping Sauces

  1. 6

    Make Chipotle Mayo

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and chipotle in adobo sauce until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. 7

    Make Tartar Sauce

    In another bowl, combine the chopped pickles, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard with the mayonnaise. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

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