Easy Salmon Nuggets (Oven Recipe)
These salmon nuggets are a healthy and delicious way to get kids to enjoy this nutritious fish.
Print
Pin
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillets, about 4 pcs
- ½ cup all-purpose-flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 450F. Place a cookie cooling rack on top of a baking sheet or line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels. Remove the skin if necessary and cut them into 1" nugget-shaped pieces.
- Line up 3 bowls or breading trays. In one bowl combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. And in the third bowl, combine the parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs.
Make the salmon nuggets:
- Coat the salmon pieces in the seasoned flour and shake them to remove any extra flour. Dip into the egg bowl and then the Parmesan mixture, gently pressing the panko-parmesan mixture into the fish. You want a nice coating of this.
- Place the breaded salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Spray olive oil spray over all the salmon pieces or use a brush to give them a light coat of olive oil.
Bake:
- Bake the salmon nuggets for 15 to 20 minutes until they're nice and golden brown. If the nuggets are directly on parchment paper and you want both sides of the nuggets to crisp up, remove them from the oven halfway through, flip them, spray the second side, and finish cooking them.
Serve & storage:
- Enjoy these salmon nuggets hot with your favorite sides.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 for about 6 minutes or the air-fryer at 340 for 6 minutes.
Notes
- If you want to make this recipe in the air fryer, simply add a teaspoon or two of oil and “fry” them as you would traditional chicken nuggets.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 nuggets | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 2mg
