Croquettes of Fish
These classic fish croquettes offer a delightful way to transform leftover boiled fish into a satisfying and elegant meal. The flaky fish is combined with simple seasonings, coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, and fried to golden perfection. The result is a rich, savory, and comforting dish, perfect as an appetizer or a light main course. Serve these croquettes with your favorite sauce for an extra touch of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boiled fish, flaked (any kind)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 each Egg
- 1 teaspoon Milk
- 1 teaspoon All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Cracker crumbs or breadcrumbs
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- to taste Sauce or mayonnaise (for serving)
Instructions
- 1Carefully separate the boiled fish from any bones. Flake the fish into a bowl. This should take about 5 minutes.
- 2Add the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the flaked fish. Mix gently to combine. This should take about 2 minutes.
- 3In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk and flour until well combined. This should take about 2 minutes.
- 4Roll the fish mixture into small balls. Dip each ball into the beaten egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs or breadcrumbs. This should take about 5 minutes.
- 5Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the croquettes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. This should take about 7 minutes.
- 6Serve the croquettes hot with your favorite sauce or mayonnaise. This should take about 0 minutes.