Source: MRS 2026
MRS: 1520 — Fish & Seafood (1500s)

Baked Fish Nuggets

Meal Component Contribution:
2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate,1½ oz. eq. whole grains
Number of Portions: 100  Size of Portion: 4 nuggets
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
Meat/Meat Alternate Whole Grains
  •  Meat/Meat Alternate
  •  Whole Grains

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS)
Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #2514
10  second spray
Codfish, Nugget, #1040
400  codfish nuggets
DIRECTIONS

1.

Spray sheet pans (18" X 26" X 1") with pan release spray. 

2.

Count out number of frozen fish nuggets needed to provide 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate (4 nuggets per portion).

Place frozen fish nuggets on prepared sheet pans.

3.

Bake according to package directions. (Prepare in batches to maintain quality.)

CCP: Heat to 135 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If manufacturer instructions on package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations.

4.

Remove from oven and place in steamtable pans. Serve immediately, or cover and place in warmer until ready for service. If aluminum foil is used as a cover, cut holes in aluminum foil.

CCP:  Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Discard any leftovers.

5.

Portion 4 nuggets per serving. Each portion provides 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate and 1½ oz. eq. whole grains.

Production Notes

Prepare only what can be served in a 30 minute period to maintain maximum quality.

"Culinary Techniques for Healthy School Meals: Preparing Fish" provides seasoning and serving ideas for fish.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
210
Carbohydrates
18.00 g
Dietary Fiber
2.00 g
Protein
15.00 g
Sodium
360.00 mg
Total Fat
9.00 g
Sat. Fat
1.50 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g