BARBADOS SPICY FISH BALLS

Barbados Spicy Fish Balls image

I found this on a Caribbean food blog and it sounds delicious! They are a great appetizer, or serve them as a main dish, either with a dipping sauce, or a squeeze of lemon.

Provided by AlaskaPam

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb cod fish fillet
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4-1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup flour (for dusting)
2 -3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

Wash and pat dry the cod fillets and cut them into chunks. Put them into a food proccessor and pulse a few times to chop to an even consistency. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the flour and oil. Pulse until well mixed, scraping the sides down a few times to make sure everything is incorporated.
Take a small spoonful at a time of the mixture and roll it into a ball in your hands, Continue with the rest of the mixture. Dust the fish balls with the flour.
Heat the oil on medium high, and fry the fish balls a few at a time for 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown. Drain them on paper towels and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1314.6, Fat 118.8, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 678.6, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 35.1