FRIED FISH NUGGETS

Fried Fish Nuggets image

"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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.