Cajun Fish Nuggets

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs catfish fillets (4 white fish fillets) or 1 1/2 lbs sole fillets (4 white fish fillets)

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

393 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 21.9g 28% DV
Carbs 43.4g 16% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9725mg 100% DV
Potassium 412mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 14.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 121.8mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 41.9mg 47% DV
Calcium 73mg 6% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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