Fried Fish Balls

Name: Fried Fish Balls
Ingredients: 3 pounds freshwater trout fillets, cooked and flaked; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Vegetable oil; Cocktail sauce

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 pounds freshwater trout fillets, cooked and flaked
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil
Cocktail sauce

Directions

1

Combine first 11 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. (At this point, balls maybe frozen; when ready to use, partially thaw and fry as directed below. )
2

Fry croquettes in 2-inch-deep hot oil (370°) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce.
3

Note: This makes a delicious appetizer and may be made with any cooked fish.