Fried fish balls

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsFreshwater trout fillets, cooked and flaked
½cupFinely chopped onion
½cupFinely chopped green pepper
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
¼cupLemon juice
¾cupFine, dry breadcrumbs
2Eggs, beaten
½cupMilk
2teaspoonsSpicy brown mustard
2teaspoonsSalt
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

vegetable oil Cocktail sauce

Combine first 11 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. (At this point, balls may be frozen: when ready to use, partially thaw and fry as directed below.) Fry croquettes in 2-inch deep hot oil (370) until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce.

Yield: 5-½ dozen.

Note: This makes a delicious appetizer and may be made with any cooked fish.

From: The Southern Heritage Sea and Stream CookBook Shared By: Pat Stockett