Psarokeftedes (Fish Patties With Rosemary Sauce)

Name: Psarokeftedes (Fish Patties With Rosemary Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 stalk celery, cut into 8 pieces; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 onion, quartered; 3 lbs whole fish, cleaned (cod or flounder); 1 tablespoon minced mint leaf; 1/2 cup minced onion; 2 eggs; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup grated kefalotori cheese; salt and pepper; 3/4 cup water; 1 cup all-purpose flour, for coating; oil (for frying); 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; rosemary, sauce

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1 stalk celery, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 onion, quartered
3 lbs whole fish, cleaned (cod or flounder)
1 tablespoon minced mint leaf
1/2 cup minced onion
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated kefalotori cheese
salt and pepper
3/4 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour, for coating
oil (for frying)
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
rosemary, sauce

1
Bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add celery pieces, parsley, and onion; boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and add whole fish; cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
2
Strain, reserving liquid. Cool fish and debone. Remove head and skin, and discard.
3
Mash fish with a fork. (You should have 2 cups.) Add mint, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and 3/4 cup water. Mix thoroughly.
4
Form into small patties. Coat each patty in flour and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve with Rosemary Sauce.
5
Both the fish and the sauce are served at room temperature.
6
Strained fish stock can be used to prepare Fish Soup.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1 stalk celery, cut into 8 pieces, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1 onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Psarokeftedes (Fish Patties With Rosemary Sauce) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!