Crispy Baked Catfish Nuggets

Description
A catfish recipe. Serves 4 and makes about ⅔ cup (6 servings) of homemade tartar sauce

Ingredients

 * vegetable oil cooking spray
 * ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or finely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
 * ½ cup plain, dry breadcrumbs
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * dash white pepper
 * ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets (5 ounces each) cut into nuggets
 * ½ teaspoon paprika

Homemade tartar sauce

 * 1 cup light mayonnaise
 * 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
 * 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
 * 1 tablespoon chopped, drained sweet pickle or chopped, drained capers (optional)
 * 1 tablespoon chopped, drained green olives (optional)
 * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
 * salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

 * 1) Position oven rack on the bottom shelf of the oven.
 * 2) Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.
 * 3) Spray baking sheet with cooking spray several times to coat.
 * 4) In a shallow dish, combine cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder and white pepper.
 * 5) In another dish, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil.
 * 6) Roll nuggets in beaten egg whites. Then, roll in cheese mixture.
 * 7) Dust with paprika and spray lightly with cooking spray.
 * 8) Place catfish on prepared baking sheet.
 * 9) Bake for 10–12 minutes.
 * 10) Reduce the heat to 350°F, and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, until crust is golden and fish flakes easily.
 * 11) Serve with homemade tartar sauce.

Homemade tartar sauce

 * 1) Combine and blend well.
 * 2) Serve with crispy baked catfish nuggets.