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Parmesan Baked Fish Nuggets - crispy fish nuggets with cod fish and no frying. SO easy and delicious, perfect for kids and the entire family!!
If you are a mother to a toddler or pre-schooler, you would understand that every day we fight a battle with our child/children when it comes to meal time.
Yes, especially if you have a picky eater at home. I have one at home, and even though he is over 4 years old, he is still a very picky eater who would eat only a short list of food that he likes.
It’s hard to introduce new food to him, especially when the food appears “foreign” or “different” to what he is used to. Every day is a challenge, and every day, I think of what to pack for his school lunch box, his school snack, his dinner.
Yes, motherhood is really not easy. Some days, I just give up and order pizza, as pizza never fails.
I really wished that my son would eat pretty much everything that I put in front of him, or whatever I shovel into his mouth. But the reality is quite the contrary.
Kids these days are so picky, they are probably too blessed and too spoiled and get everything they want. I have friends with similar age kids and 90% of them are picky…except a few who would eat them all.
I envy those parents, and I only hope that one day my son would grow up and gobble everything up and actually discover the deliciousness of all kinds of foods. For now, I can just keep trying.
Little G loves Parmesan Baked Chicken Nuggets that I make, it’s a recipe that is so easy to make, no deep-frying and the oven does the work mostly.
I have adapted the recipe and made popcorn shrimp, and a few days ago, I got some frozen cod and made them into these Parmesan Baked Fish Nuggets for him.
These fish nuggets look the same as the chicken nuggets so little G didn’t even know that he was eating fish, until I told him after the meal.
He said that he really liked the fish nuggets and I could make them for him to bring to school.
He used to refuse to eat fish and shrimp but he has since learned to like certain kinds of shrimp. He also likes fried fish now.
As a mother, I will continue to introduce new food to him and hopefully he will soon eat like us one day, perhaps curry should be next in his meal plan!
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This recipe is only 481 calories per serving.
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Parmesan Baked Fish Nuggets
Ingredients
- 8 oz (230g) frozen cod, thawed, cut into nugget pieces
- 1 cup panko, bread crumb
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Cut the fish into 1.5 to 2-inch (4 to 5 cm) pieces and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the pieces on a dish.
- Spread the panko in a thin layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until light brown. Transfer the panko to a shallow dish and mix in the Parmesan cheese and salt. Drizzle the oil over the mixture and stir well. Set out the flour and eggs in separate dishes. Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- In small batches, coat the fish in flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip the fish in egg and coat well with panko. Transfer the fish to the rack and bake until it reaches your desired tenderness, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve the fish nuggets with ketchup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi, I really appreciated your post, I have an extremely fussy eater, so it’s a constant worry every day trying to get her to eat anything, it’s a comfort to know there are other mums out there facing the same battles xx just wanted to ask, if you used fresh cod could you freeze them? Also could you use natural breadcrumbs?. Thanks very much x
Hi Nikki, thanks for leaving a sweet comment, yes you can freeze cod. I haven’t used natural breadcrumbs so I am not sure about results.
Thanks for posting and sharing your kid reciepes. Im always looking for new and healthy ones for my 3 year old grandson. I like how you make it so easy. Thanks a bunch !
Thanks Char for trying this Parmesan baked fish nuggets.
These fish nuggets were really yummy. What other types of fish can we use besides cod fish?
These are quick and easy to prepare and taste great.
Your recipe for parmesan fish nuggets was a hug even hit for my one year old! I have been having horrible success making things at home not frozen and this renewed my mom spirit! Thank you!!
Hi Suzy, that’s a great news! Try more of my recipes they are all easy and good!! :)
Where can I buy the dishes shown on parmesan baked fish nuggets?
Wonderful recipe!
I think I got it from CB2. :)
This recipe is so great. My boys love fish, and so do I. My family will Love this recipe. Thanks for the great idea! :-)
Thanks Marie.
How is this malaysian?
Gabriel – did I mark the recipe as “Malaysian recipes?” It’s categorized as American Recipes and Toddler Recipes. I blog about all kinds of recipes on my site, not only Malaysian or Asian recipes.
Whether you did or did not, it wasn’t obvious to me, the reader.
In any case, It seems that when a blog is titled as “Rasa Malaysia” i.e. to taste malaysia. One would be inclined to think that recipes are well….. malaysian. What you mark your recipes as is not apparent when a visitor views your home page. Nor is it apparent on the write up page itself save some small fine print (seen only after some scrutiny, post response).
But your personalised reply clarifying my query is much appreciated. This line “did I xxxxxxxxxxxxx?” in particular gave me trip down memory lane.
1) Whether you did or did not, is not apparent to the reader. Only after some scrutiny did i find your “markings””
2) When a blog is named Rasa Malaysia, one would think that recipes found there are Malaysian. Seems quite silly to go a website called Rasa Malaysia for American recipes.
If you only accept self gratifying comments. you should restrict your “leave a comment” function for your motley crue of fans.
Gabriel – I am based in the US, have an American-born child and I share all sorts of recipes on Rasa Malaysia. It has been this way since I started my website in 2006. I have a ton of Malaysian recipes on the site, they are all in the Malaysian recipes and Nyonya recipes category. https://rasamalaysia.com/recipes/malaysian-recipes/ https://rasamalaysia.com/recipes/nyonya-recipes/
I see it that you might be a new visitor to my site and confused by the nature of my website. However, I did approve your comments.
Rasa Malaysia is my domain, I choose to share all sorts of great recipes on my site. If you think that it’s silly to see non-Malaysian recipes, then perhaps my website is not for you. Thanks for your comments and have a wonderful Chinese New Year!
I think it is clearly indicated to be an American recipe, and I think it’s fine to have both, reflecting your background in both cultures. Maybe more “fusion” recipes would be welcome as well. Wait, this does have panko, so it sort of is.
Don’t let Gabriel ruin your day, and thanks for all of the great recipes!
Thanks Larry. :)
It is curious to me that someone would have to take the time to criticize you under the guise of reviewing a fish recipe…(which is awesome, by the way). I love your website. And, as a Korean-American mother of two young children I fully appreciate all of the time you have spent researching and posting both Asian and non-asian recipes.
Thanks Tina I appreciate your very sweet and supportive comment. :)
Haha, I do that to, Introduce new foods to my little ones and tell the after what it is. We did that for deer meat and they love deer! But fish is the best for you. My kiddos are going to love these. Thanks for the inspiration,
I think instead of cutting the chicken, you are referring to cut the fish. Just thought I’d let you know. hugs
Can I use monk fish instead of cod? What other fish I may use? Thank you. Love your recipes!
Yes you can use any white fish of your choice.