Fried fish balls

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Polpette di pesce
The fish balls are lovingly formed from a mixture of fine cod fillet, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs and, of course, Parmesan cheese and then deep-fried until golden brown. Served with tasty Parmesan potatoes, for example, the polpette make a delicious main course. Of course, you can also serve them as a wonderful starter or side dish.
Amount
4
servings
Ingredients list
Difficulty: easy
Cost: medium
Calories: 249kcal
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Cost: medium
Calories: 249kcal
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Directions
  • First clean the cod fillets, pat dry and remove the skin and bones if necessary. Then cut into large pieces, place in a blender and blend briefly.
    700 g cod fillets
  • Then place the mixed cod in a large bowl and add the breadcrumbs. Wash and finely chop the parsley and add to the bowl.
    100 g breadcrumbs, 10 g parsley
  • Now add the grated Parmesan cheese and eggs to the mixture, season with salt and pepper and mix everything thoroughly until you have a compact mixture that is easy to shape.
    70 g parmesan cheese, 2 eggs
  • Now use your hands to form small balls of about 20g / ¾oz each from the mixture and place on a plate.
  • Then put enough flour in a bowl and coat the balls all over in it.
    pastry flour
  • Now heat enough sunflower oil in a pan and fry the polpette for approx. 3-4 minutes at a time until golden brown. Fish out the finished polpette with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
  • Serve the delicious polpette hot!
    Buon appetito!
Calories: 249kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated fatty acids: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 1gMonounsaturated fatty acids: 1gTrans fatty acids: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mg (28%)

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