Fish Croquettes
Crispy golden fish croquettes with a creamy, cheesy center, studded with carrots and herbs. A perfect way to use leftover fish or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 cup cooked white fish
- 1 medium carrot
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Boil the 2 large potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- 2
Grate the 1 medium carrot and finely chop the 2 tbsp fresh parsley. Flake the 1 cup cooked fish into a large bowl.
- 3
Add the potatoes, carrot, parsley, and 0.5 cup shredded cheddar to the fish. Season with salt and pepper and mash until well combined.
- 4
Shape the mixture into 8 oval croquettes. Place the 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and beat the 1 egg in another.
- 5
Dip each croquette into the beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- 6
Heat the 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- mixing bowl
- fork
- shallow dish
- large skillet
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