Cajun Nuggets With A Spicy Tarter Sauce Recipe

Name: Cajun Nuggets With A Spicy Tarter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy tarter sauce; 3/4 cup good quality mayo; 2 tablespoons dried onions which have been re-hydrated with 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 3 tablespoons finely chopped kosher dill pickle; 2 teaspoons chopped capers; 1 tablespoon caper brine; 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( we do about 3/4); For the nuggets; 1 1/2 pounds catfish nuggets or you favorite frying fish cut into 2 x 2 inch pieces ( or alligator meat which has been marinated in something like Italian dressing overnight); 1 cup AP flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 to 1 cup water; Juice of a lemon; Enough vegetable or peanut oil for pan frying; Your favorite hot sauce for serving ( we like Cholula)

Servings: persons

Spicy tarter sauce
3/4 cup good quality mayo
2 tablespoons dried onions which have been re-hydrated with 3 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
3 tablespoons finely chopped kosher dill pickle
2 teaspoons chopped capers
1 tablespoon caper brine
1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( we do about 3/4)
For the nuggets
1 1/2 pounds catfish nuggets or you favorite frying fish cut into 2 x 2 inch pieces ( or alligator meat which has been marinated in something like Italian dressing overnight)
1 cup AP flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 egg, beaten
3/4 to 1 cup water
Juice of a lemon
Enough vegetable or peanut oil for pan frying
Your favorite hot sauce for serving ( we like Cholula)

1
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
2
Whisk together the flour ,baking soda, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a medium size mixing bowl.
3
Whisk 3/4 cup water and the lemon juice with the beaten egg and then slowly whisk the wet ingredients into the dry. If the batter seems too thick, whisk in the extra 1/4 cup water ( or even more if needed)
4
Dip the nuggets into the batter and then fry in batches in the hot oil. This should only take a few minutes per side. Drain on paper toweling.
5
Serve the nuggets with the tarter sauce. Drizzle with the hot sauce if you like.

151

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy tarter sauce, 3/4 cup good quality mayo, 2 tablespoons dried onions which have been re-hydrated with 3 tablespoons hot water, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, and more.

Yes, Cajun Nuggets With A Spicy Tarter Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cajun Nuggets With A Spicy Tarter Sauce

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