Fried Fish Balls Recipe

Ingredients:

3lb Freshwater trout fillets,

-cooked and flaked

1/2c Finely chopped onion

1/2c Finely chopped green pepper

1tb Chopped fresh parsley

1/4c Lemon juice

3/4c Fine, dry breadcrumbs

2 Eggs, beaten

1/2c Milk

2ts Spicy brown mustard

2ts Salt

1/4ts Pepper

Vegetable oil

Cocktail sauce

Directions:

1. 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.)
2. Fry croquettes in 2-inch deep hot oil (370) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce. Yield: 5-1/2 dozen.
3. 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