Fish Balls

Budget-friendly, easy Creole-style fish balls are a crispy, deep-fried treat. Mixed with panko and mashed potatoes, they're the perfect meal for a hungry family.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound white fish fillets

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 ½ cups mashed potatoes

  • ½ cup chopped green onions

  • 1 large egg, well beaten

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed

  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Season fish with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook fish until almost completely cooked through, turning as needed, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. Transfer fish to a bowl and flake with a fork. Add mashed potatoes, green onions, egg, flour, and Creole seasoning. Mix thoroughly. Add panko a tablespoon at a time as needed until mixture holds togther. Form mixture into small balls or patties.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Working in batches, deep-fry fish balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

475 Calories
22g Fat
46g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 475
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 645mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 808mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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