Fish Nuggets

Fish Nuggets Yield: 2½ dozen 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup dry bread crumbs ½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced ½ tsp. dried parsley ½ tsp. lemon pepper 1½ cups flaked, cooked fish Oil for frying Tartar sauce, optional Heat about ½-1-in. of oil in a large, deep skillet to 375° F. In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; mix well. Stir in the fish. Roll into 1-in. balls. Carefully place balls in hot oil – make sure you don’t overcrowd the pan – fry in batches if necessary. Fry until golden brown, turning as necessary to evenly fry the fish balls. Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.