Microwaving Frozen Catfish Nuggets: Defrost or Not?

No, frozen catfish nuggets should NOT be defrosted before microwaving. Defrosting catfish nuggets before microwaving is not recommended because they may cook unevenly and the texture may become mushy.

For best results, cook frozen catfish nuggets directly from frozen state. Refer to the package instructions for appropriate cooking time and power settings. It is generally recommended to microwave frozen catfish nuggets for about 2-3 minutes per piece on high power.