This one is for the kids! Ok…I won’t lie, I eat more than the kids do! These are delicious and another frugal way to get some fish into your body!
I’m a HUGE fan (and so are my kids) of these chicken nuggets. They are delicious and freeze really well too. So, I used some of the ingredients from the recipe and adjusted it to make Fish Nuggets or Bites…whatever you want to call it! The first time trying it…it was a HIT! The kids didn’t even know it was fish! Haha! Now they are a weekly thing we make together. The kids love helping with this one!
Hope you enjoy!
Fishy Bites
Ingredients:
- 3 cans of wild-caught Salmon or Tuna ( I use a combo of both)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ts onion powder
- 1 ts garlic powder
- 1/4 c + 1/2 c almond flour
- 1/2 c shredded coconut
- 1/2 c of fat of choice (coconut oil/lard/tallow)
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a food processor combine 1/4 c almond flour, 1/2 c shredded coconut and some salt/pepper. Pulse a few times till the shredded coconut becomes crumb-size. Set aside on a plate. This is the coating.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the fish, 1/2 c almond flour, onion & garlic powders, eggs, and some salt/pepper. Mix it with your hands until everything has been incorporated. The mixture should be wet enough from the eggs to mold into nugget shapes. If not, add another egg.
3. In a saute pan (or 2 saute pans), melt the coconut oil or your fat of choice over medium heat.
4. Take about 2 tablespoons worth of the fish mixture and roll into the shape of a ball. Drop it into the almond/coconut mixture and roll the fish ball around with your fingers. Make sure it’s completely coated.
5. Repeat with the rest of the fish mixture. Place in the saute pan and cook on each side until nice and brown. I use 2 saute pans and add 1/4 coconut oil to each
6. Enjoy! I mix up some mustard and honey to make honey mustard for us to dip! Delicious!!!
***If you would like to make something similiar but more of a “patty”, check out my Salmon Patties!
Do you freeze these before cooking or after?
I freeze after cooking!
What sized cans? When I went to wholefoods they had big and little ones? I look forward to making this.
3 of the little cans!
These turned out so good! I ended up using one big can of Salmon (i had already bought the big ones) and one small can of tuna (great idea). My kids gobbled them up. The idea to mix honey and mustard was genius!
Any chance you could provide the gram/ounce size of the cans that you use please? Here in New Zealand there are three different sizes of canned fish. This is the perfect way to include extra fish in my young boys diet. Can’t wait to try them. Thanks!
We made two batches if these today. Super tasty! We left out all the salt and pepper and used a smidge extra of each spice. For the second batch we added two teaspoons of dill any that was even better!
we made these last night and indeed they disappeared immediately! even the skeptical hubby suggested this become a ‘regular’ item on our family’s menu. great simple recipe, thank you!
yay!!! Great to hear this!!!
Do you know if these can be made without the egg?
hmmmm…the egg holds it all together…so I don’t think so 🙁 Sorry
I’ve heard of using coconut milk instead of eggs but i’m not sure how well it works.
These look so good! Would go well with some sort of paleo tomato relish too I guess?
Oh yes, absolutely!!!
Hi they look delicious.. I want to make some and freeze them. I was wondering how long they will be good for after freezing, and how you defrost them and heat them up afterwards? thank you!
I usually just heat them up frozen!
Made these tonight–really delicious and easy recipe! Thanks for sharing it.
Great!!!
These were AWESOME! I will definitely be making these again.
Yay! So glad to hear this!!
I’m excited to try these with my toddler! Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome!
Do you think these could be baked instead of made on the stove top?
Sure! Let me know how it turns out!
Mine are baking right now! I’ll let you know how they turn out!
Just made these while my almost 2 year old was napping and they are yummy! Hoping that he agrees! Any recommendations for baking them if/when I make them again?
Thanks so much for this recipe! I baked mine at 350F for 20minites and they turned out great. Awesome!