Crunchy on the outside, while flaky and moist on the inside, these salmon nuggets from Love and Zest are the perfect appetizer or snack. These bite-size fish pieces are high in protein and full of healthy omega-3’s. Both kids and grown-ups alike enjoy munching away on these tasty salmon morsels.
Salmon Nuggets
Ingredients
- 16 ounces salmon, skin removed
- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, garlic, lime zest, salt and pepper together. In separate small bowl, whisk egg. In another small bowl, stir together flour and salt.
Cut salmon into 1-inch nuggets. Dredge salmon pieces through flour, then egg and finally bread crumbs.
Place salmon on baking sheet and mist pieces with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve with ketchup or tartar sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 4 ounces
Per serving: Calories: 268; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 92mg; Sodium: 233mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 29g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 23mg; Iron: 7%; Vitamin A: 1%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 5%
