Fish Croquettes
These fish croquettes are crispy, lemony, and delicious! Perfect for lunch or dinner, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Serving: 4
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g white fish fillets, steamed
- 1 medium potato, steamed
- 4 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon almond flour
- 2 free-range egg whites lightly beaten
- handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- sea salt and black pepper
For the coating:
- 5 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
To serve:
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl, flake the fish fillets and potato with a fork. Fold in the panko breadcrumbs, almond flour, parsley and lemon zest and mix well.
- Mix in the beaten egg whites, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix thoroughly until combined.
- Form small balls with your hands and arrange them on a baking tray.
- In a small bowl mix the panko with the extra-virgin olive oil, until you have a moist crumbly mixture.
- Dip each ball into the coating mix until nicely covered, then arrange them on a baking tray covered with parchment paper.
- Bake at 180℃/ 360℉ for 15 minutes, until golden and crispy on top. Remove the fish croquettes from the oven and serve hot with lemon wedges and yogurt dip on the side.
For the yogurt dip:
- In a small bowl, mix together yogurt with grated garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste and serve with the fish croquettes.
Notes
How long do fish croquettes keep?
Prepare and bake the croquettes in advance, and store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can you reheat them in the oven?
Absolutely yes. You can pop them back in the oven and reheat them at 150°C/ 300°F for about 5-10 minutes.
Can you freeze croquettes after cooking?
Yes, you can! Once your baked croquettes are ready, pop them in a freeze-friendly container and freeze them for up to 1 month.
Whenever you are craving them, place them in the oven and reheat them at 150°C/ 300°F for about 15 minutes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.