Cod meatballs with pumpkin cream: the recipe for an easy and delicate fish dish
ingredients
For the pumpkin cream
extra virgin olive oil
THE Cod balls I am a second dish of tasty and appetizing fish, a variation of the classic fish balls to which boiled potatoes are also added, to make them even softer to the bite. For the preparation of this recipe we used fillets of cod, but you can choose fillets of hake, plaice, sea bream, salmon or whatever you have available.
Very easy to make, just mix the minced cod fillets with a knife with the potatoes, boiled in water and then crushed, and the slices of bread; with the mixture obtained, then flavored with parsley and garlic, many small balls are formed, passed through breadcrumbs and finally fried in peanut oil: crunchy on the outside and tender on the palate, they are ideal for a family luncha special dinner or a festive buffet.
To make them even more irresistible and refined, we served them on a Cream Of Pumpkin which will complete the dish giving it sweetness and a pleasantly enveloping texture. You can add whatever herbs you prefer to the meatball mixture and, for a lighter dish, you can also cook them in the oven or in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Preferably use cod fillets or hearts, already cleaned and without bones, even frozen. As for potatoes, however, give preference to old and floury ones. You can also make meatballs in advance, keep them in the refrigerator and cook them just before serving. Once ready, enjoy them with mayonnaise, or another sauce of your taste, and a fresh salad.
Find out how to prepare them by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. Also try the cod and zucchini meatballs and the cod meatballs.
How to prepare cod meatballs
Step 1
Step 1
Boil the potatoes in plenty of water for about 30 minutes from boiling 1.
Boil the potatoes in plenty of water for about 30 minutes from boiling 1.
2nd step
2nd step
Once cooked, drain them, let them cool and then peel them. 2.
Once cooked, drain them, let them cool and then peel them. 2.
Step 3
Step 3
Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes, scooping the mashed potatoes into a large bowl 3.
Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes, scooping the mashed potatoes into a large bowl 3.
Step 4
Step 4
Chop the cod 4.
Chop the cod 4.
Step 5
Step 5
Mix the cod with the potatoes 5.
Mix the cod with the potatoes 5.
Step 6
Step 6
Add the diced slices of bread 6.
Add the diced slices of bread 6.
Step 7
Step 7
Season with a finely chopped clove of garlic 7.
Season with a finely chopped clove of garlic 7.
Step 8
Step 8
Flavor with chopped parsley 8.
Flavor with chopped parsley 8.
Step 9
Step 9
Season with salt 9.
Season with salt 9.
Step 10
Step 10
Add a turn of the pepper mill ten.
Add a turn of the pepper mill ten.
Step 11
Step 11
Mix all the ingredients well 11.
Mix all the ingredients well 11.
Step 12
Step 12
Take a little dough at a time and form several balls 12.
Take a little dough at a time and form several balls 12.
Step 13
Step 13
Roll meatballs in breadcrumbs 13.
Roll meatballs in breadcrumbs 13.
Step 14
Step 14
Fry the meatballs in plenty of hot peanut oil for 2-3 minutes on each side 14.
Fry the meatballs in plenty of hot peanut oil for 2-3 minutes on each side 14.
Step 15
Step 15
When they are golden brown, drain them and let them dry on absorbent paper. 15.
When they are golden brown, drain them and let them dry on absorbent paper. 15.
Step 16
Step 16
Prepare the pumpkin cream: pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan 16.
Prepare the pumpkin cream: pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan 16.
Step 17
Step 17
Add the pumpkin, peeled and diced, then the garlic clove 17.
Add the pumpkin, peeled and diced, then the garlic clove 17.
Step 18
Step 18
Season with salt 18.
Season with salt 18.
Step 19
Step 19
Flavor with a peppercorn 19.
Flavor with a peppercorn 19.
Step 20
Step 20
Add a sprig of rosemary 20 and cook for 15 minutes, adding a little water if necessary.
Add a sprig of rosemary 20 and cook for 15 minutes, adding a little water if necessary.
Step 21
Step 21
Collect the cooked pumpkin in the blender glass 21.
Collect the cooked pumpkin in the blender glass 21.
Step 22
Step 22
Mix with an immersion blender until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. 22.
Mix with an immersion blender until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. 22.
Step 23
Step 23
Pour the pumpkin cream on a serving plate and place the meatballs on it 23.
Pour the pumpkin cream on a serving plate and place the meatballs on it 23.
Step 24
Step 24
Bring to the table and serve 24.
Bring to the table and serve 24.
storage
The cod balls are kept for A day in the refrigerator, in a special airtight container.
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