Fish Balls

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 475 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound white fish fillets
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
• 1 large egg, well beaten
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions
• 2.5 cups mashed potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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