Fish Meatballs

Fish meatballs are a tasty and versatile dish, which can be customized with different types of fish and flavors according to your tastes. Here is a general recipe you can follow to prepare delicious Italian-style fish meatballs.

Ingredients

• 500 g of white fish fillets (such as cod or hake), cleaned and skinless
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 50 g of breadcrumbs, plus more for breading
• Olive oil for frying

Preparation

1. Start by finely chopping the fish fillets. You can do this by hand or use a food processor, making sure to get a mixture that is not too fine.
2. In a large bowl, mix the minced fish with the garlic, egg, parsley, and salt and pepper to your taste.
3. Add the breadcrumbs to the mixture, starting with a couple of tablespoons and increasing the amount if necessary to obtain a moldable dough.
4. Form small balls with the dough, coat them in the extra breadcrumbs to cover them evenly and flatten them slightly to give them the shape of meatballs.
5. Heat plenty of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the meatballs in batches until golden and crispy on both sides.
6. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve the fish meatballs with a sauce of your choice, such as tartar sauce or a yogurt and chives sauce.

Fun Fact

Fish meatballs have a long tradition in many Italian coastal regions, and each area has its own version. In some cases, for example, a pinch of nutmeg or chili pepper is added to the mixture to give an extra touch of flavor.