Have you had enough pork and beef meatballs? Boring… Have you ever thought of using fish to make ‘meat’ balls? Trust me; these fish meatballs with potatoes are easy to digest and much healthier than other meat. You can use whatever fish you prefer; codfish, mackerel, pangasius etc. Just remember to use fillet.
Fluffy Fish Meatballs with Potatoes Recipe
Try these light fish meatballs with potatoes if you are seeking a healthier alternative to the classic meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fish - fillet
2 medium Potatoes
2 medium eggs
2 cups breadcrumbs
¼ cup all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK) - Maida
1 pinch salt - to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper - to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice - juice
1 tbsp olive oil - for frying
Instructions
- Put salt, pepper and lemon on the fish and put it in the oven at 180°C.
- Boil potatoes, let them cool a bit, and mash them with a spoon.
- Mash the fish and mix it with the potatoes. Add salt and pepper to the mix.
- Beat the eggs and add some egg to the fish mixture for binding.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, bite-size.
- Roll the balls into flour and then dip them in beaten eggs.
- Roll into breadcrumbs and deep fry into the oil.
- Continue until you fry all the fish balls.
- Garnish with green chillies and coriander. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 33gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 504mgPotassium: 1065mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 5mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
