Cod and pea bites
Prep:
20 mins
Cook:
30 mins
Excellent finger food the kids can get into perfect for a supper, or a party.
4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
350g cod or haddock fillet
100g frozen peas
2 tbsp flour
1 large egg, beaten
100g fresh white breadcrumbs
Oil for shallow frying
Herb-flavoured mayonnaise and lemon wedges to serve
Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water until tender.
Drain and mash.
Meanwhile, cook the fish in a pan of water for 10-12 minutes until just cooked.
Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and flake it using a fork, discarding any skin and bones into a large bowl.
Pour boiling water over the frozen peas then drain.
Mix the mashed potato, fish and peas together then and season with a little salt and pepper.
Shape into around 16 small balls.
Roll each ball in a little flour, then egg and lastly the breadcrumbs until coated completely.
Pop them all on a plate, cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Shallow-fry the fish bites in batches in hot oil for 3-4 mins until crisp and golden brown.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
Serve with the herb-flavoured mayonnaise and lemon wedges.
Serves
Makes 16
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy, Flour, Eggs, Fish, Vegetables, Oil, Bread
Recipe Type
Party Food, Kids Food
Level of Difficulty
Easy
