Croquetas De Atún – Tuna Fish Balls Recipe

Name: Croquetas De Atún – Tuna Fish Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fish balls; 400 g potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely grated; 200 g tuna fish, canned well drained and crushed; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, to taste; salt & pepper; 1 egg (only if necessary); 2 -4 tablespoons flour (only if necessary); Fish balls coating; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, more if necessary; olive oil, to fry; Serving suggestion; 1 red pepper, cut into small cubes; 1 yellow pepper, cut into small cubes; 1 small cucumber, cut into small cubes; 1 tomatoes, cut into small cubes; 1/2 green onion, thinly sliced; olive oil; lemon juice

Servings: persons

Fish balls
400 g potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely grated
200 g tuna fish, canned well drained and crushed
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, to taste
salt & pepper
1 egg (only if necessary)
2 -4 tablespoons flour (only if necessary)
Fish balls coating
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, more if necessary
olive oil, to fry
Serving suggestion
1 red pepper, cut into small cubes
1 yellow pepper, cut into small cubes
1 small cucumber, cut into small cubes
1 tomatoes, cut into small cubes
1/2 green onion, thinly sliced
olive oil
lemon juice

1
First of all make all the ingredients ready.
2
In a big bowl combine potatoes, tuna fish, parsley, spices and salt. Work with a fork. If it doesn't stick together add 1 egg and about 2 tablespoon of flour.
3
Form walnuts sized balls, coat first with egg and then with the breadcrumbs. Flat them slightly and place them on a dish.
4
Preheat a non sticky pan with about 2 tablespoon oil to medium temperature.
5
Fry the meatball on the first size when golden brown, turn, add 2 tablespoon oil and brown the second size.
6
For the serving suggestion combine all the vegetable in a bowls toss, eventually add some salt (I didn't). Serve with lemon and olive oil.
7
If you prefer serve this with a fresh salsa.
8
Enjoy!
9
Note: this looks wonderful with some fresh green salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish balls, 400 g potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely grated, 200 g tuna fish, canned well drained and crushed, 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Croquetas De Atún – Tuna Fish Balls falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Croquetas De Atún – Tuna Fish Balls

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