Fish Crocchette Appetizer Recipe

Start by cooking the cod in a saucepan. At the same time, boil the potatoes in their skins in a pot with water, or microwave them in a container with two inches of water. If microwaving, check your instruction booklet for precise cooking times.

Once the cod is cooked, let it cool, then carefully remove any remaining bones. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, the minced cod, the garlic (which should have been cooked in milk), the drained tuna, Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, egg, and the grated lemon zest.

Mix everything thoroughly until it's well combined.

Form the mixture into uniform balls. Next, set up your breading station: first, coat each ball in white flour, then dip it in beaten egg, and finally roll it in bread crumbs.

Heat canola oil to 325 degrees F. Fry the croquettes until they are golden on all sides, then transfer them to paper towels to drain any excess oil.