Fish Nuggets with Crispy Asparagus "Fries"

I just made the fish not the asparagus. I seasoned the panko breadcrumbs with some lemon pepper and Pensky's seasonings. I put it under the broiler for just a minute or two to get it extra crispy. I think it would have been too bland if I didn't season the panko.

I admit, I used regular panko, not whole wheat, but the fish turned out fantastic. I modified the sauce also and used Miracle Whip mixed with chow chow and green onion. My 12 year old cleared her plate. The asparagus turned out nothing like "fries." I love asparagus regardless, but the kiddo wasn't impressed.

Tasty but the asparagus came out soggy, not crisp.  And my daughter didn't care for the whole wheat panko.  So if I made this again, I'd use regular panko and omit the asparagus or cook it a different way.  The tartar sauce was a hit.

Although I enjoy fried fish, I rarely eat it because of the high fat. This was great because although it was baked, it mimicked the last of fried fish. It was easy to make on a weeknight too. I had everything prepped so all I had to do was coat the fish and put it on the pan. I only made the fish, not the asparagus. I would highly recommend this even for those who aren't big fans of fish. It's really good.