Crispy Italian Cod Fritters (Polpette di Merluzzo)
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Crispy Italian Cod Fritters (Polpette di Merluzzo)
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Italian Cod Fritters (polpette di merluzzo) are a quick and delicious way to enjoy fish in a fun, new form.You can make them using fresh cod fillets from your fishmonger or even frozen fillets, which are handy to keep in the freezer for whenever you need them.Besides the cod, you only need a few simple ingredients you likely already have at home: eggs, chopped parsley, bread, and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
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Ingredients
For the Cod Balls
- 500 g cod fillets - 1.1 pound
- 2 eggs
- 50 g parmigiano reggiano - ½ cup of grated
- 100 g bread - ~3 slices
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoon parsley - chopped
- ½ lemon - the zest
- salt - to taste
For the Breading
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
For Frying
- 1 liter vegetable oil - 4 cups of peanut oil or another vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- To start making the cod fritters, first remove any bones from the cod fillets using a pair of tweezers. Then, cut the fillets into smaller pieces. Rinse the pieces under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels to remove any moisture.
- Cut the cod fillets into smaller chunks and place them in a blender.
- Add the bread, making sure to remove any hard crust. Blend everything together until you get a smooth mixture without any large pieces.
- Transfer the blended cod mixture to a bowl. Add the minced garlic and chopped parsley to give it extra flavor. Then, mix in the eggs and grated Parmigiano cheese. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt. Stir everything together well.
- Add the grated zest of about half of an organic lemon. This will give the fritters a fresh, zesty flavor.
- Mix again and let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes to help the flavors blend.
- While the mixture is resting, prepare the coating. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and breadcrumbs. This will be used to coat the fritters before frying.
- Form medium-sized balls or patties from the cod mixture. Roll each one in the flour and breadcrumb mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Place them on a floured plate once they are ready. Heat the oil in a frying pan and, when it’s hot enough, fry the fritters a few at a time. Cook them until they turn golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain off any excess grease.
- Once all the fritters are fried, transfer them to a se
Nutrition Information
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Serving
100g
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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