Fish Nuggets

Introduction:

Fish nuggets Pieces of fish flesh (not minced) formed into small irregular shapes. May be formed from fillets, fillet pieces, or fish blocks. Breaded and fried, or raw breaded. Marketed frozen such as Southern fried fish nuggets ,Southern fried cat fish nuggets.

Frozen fish sticks have been around a long time. Fish nuggets are a quick dinner solution, as well as snaps any time. But many versions are heavy on sodium and preservatives, and often the ratio of breading to fish is not in our favor. Luckily, making your own fish sticks or, in this case, nuggets is easy, especially if you use a pre-made dry pancake mix. When seasoned breadcrumbs are added, the fish nuggets achieve   a nice coating that crisps up when pan-fried in a little bit of oil. The lemon, pepper and garlic, salt add just the right amount of flavor.

Nuggets  meaning

Nuggets means a lump of native gold or anything of great value, significance, or the like nuggets of wisdom or a bite-size piece of chicken, fish, etc., usually batter-fried. Actually ,a small roughly shaped piece, especially of gold. (i.e., a small piece of chicken or fish that has been covered in breadcrumbs and fried) 

Fish choosing consideration

Choosing the right fish is crucial to making this recipe work. The best fish for frying is

1.    a firm, meaty, white-fleshed fish;

1.    Do not use a delicate fillet or else it will simply fall apart in the oil.

2.     Varieties to look for are Alaskan cod, tilapia, halibut, hake, or catfish.

No matter which type of fish you choose, make sure it looks and smells fresh. If the fish is frozen, you may want to slice it into nugget-sized pieces before it is thawed; the fish will be easier to cut when the flesh is very firm.

Ingredients

1.     Salt
2.    Water, milk
3.     Fresh Fish fillet or block
4.     Lime
5.    ¹⁄₂ Tablespoons Sugar
6.    ¹⁄₂ Tablespoons Black paper
7.      ¹⁄₂ Tablespoons Mix herb
8.                       ¹⁄₂ Tablespoons Garlic powder
9.                       ¹⁄₂ Tablespoons Ginger powder
10.                        ¹⁄₂ Tablespoons Onion powder
11.                        ¹⁄₂ Tablespoons Soya sauce
12.                         ¹⁄₂ Tablespoons Ghee
13.                         Flour
14.                        Orange/seasoned Bread crumb
15.                       Mustard and yogur
16.                        Egg

How to Make It

·         Step 1:

  Preheat oven (395°F, 200°C). Line out a baking tray with baking parchment. And  grind the bread by using blender.

·         Step 2:

 Cut fish fillet bite-sized pieces (nuggets). Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

·         Step 3:

 Make the mixer of condiments using  flour, grinding bread, sugar black , herb, garlic ginger and onion  powder,

·         Step 4:

In a bowl combine milk, egg, mustard and yogurt. Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste.

·         Step 5:

 Dip the fish nuggets into milk mixture then mix with flour mixer and cover nuggets with the sauce.

·         Step 6:

 Take nuggets out of the sauce (using a fork) and let drip off excess of sauce and coat with breadcrumbs.

·         Step 7:

 Place them on the baking tray and bake them for 10 minutes. Then heat up the oven and broil them until they are golden brown.

·         Step 8:

 Take them out of the oven and serve them hot with your favorite sauce, salsa or dip.

NOTE: Can easily prepared in advance and freeze. Follow the directions and bake them only for 10 minutes. Take them out of the oven and freeze them. To serve: take them out of the freezer, thaw and broil them until they are golden brown. Coat the nuggets only with a thin layer of breadcrumbs. You can replace the breadcrumbs by ground almonds. This will add a nutty flavor to the nuggets.

Recipe Variations

For a healthier recipe, use organic, whole grain, or whole wheat pancake mix. Many of these variations not only offer more fiber but are also usually low in sugar, calories, and sodium.

If you'd rather not use boxed pancake mix, you can easily make your own. A simple dry pancake mix includes flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, powdered milk and shortening. For an even healthier version, try a mixture of oats, 4 different flours, buttermilk powder, and malt powder.

To change up the texture and flavor of these fish nuggets, substitute cornmeal for the breadcrumbs and swap out the lemon pepper and garlic salt for Old Bay seasoning.

If you like this recipe but are looking for something with a little more kick, beer batter fried fish nuggets have a bit of hot sauce and cayenne pepper, making these crispy pieces perfect for fish tacos.

Advantages of fish nuggets in utilization mangrove fruit

The advantages of utilization mangrove fruit in the processing of fish nuggets could reduce imports. The different proportion (0 %, 20 %, 30 %, 40 %) of mangrove fruit flour as a substituted for wheat flour gave significant effect (P < 0.05) on the value of water content, fat content, protein content and ash content.

Chemical characters of fish nuggets (Nutrition Facts)

Serving Size 252 g

Amount per serving calories : calories 410 from 90 fat

Total Fat 10 g	15%
Saturated Fat 2 g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 85 mg	28%
Sodium 350 mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 45 g	15%
Dietary Fiber 7 g	28%
Sugars 2 g
Protein        34 g
Vitamin A30%	Iron20%
Vitamin C0%	Calcium6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Facts represent the ingredients displayed and are estimates only. We make no representations or warranties regarding the nutrition information provided. Adding optional ingredients or substituting products could alter the nutritional content of this recipe.

The dietary lifestyle and nutritional information are provided for educational purposes only. Product formulations may change; therefore, we recommend that you consult the product's label for nutrition information, contact the manufacturer for product related questions, and consult a healthcare provider for nutritional guidance specific to your needs. Since cooking times can vary, ensure that all recipe ingredients are cooked to a safe internal temperature according to USDA guidelines.

Conclusion

Fish nuggets may be considered as value added products .Which may refers to the enhancement of the value of fish before the local fishermen sells them to the consumers. These are processes associated with fish products between the time fish are caught and the time of the final product is delivered to the consumer. Fish nuggets is a delicious food with great taste having spicy and crunch outside. It is a quick time solution for a supper or appetite suppressant.

Reference

https://www.heb.com/recipe/recipe-item/fish-nuggets/1392679729597

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/fish-nuggets-138331