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