Lunch

Fish and caper croquettes

Crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, these croquettes can be more than just a starter when they're served with vegies or salad.
fish and caper croquettes
16 Item
40M

Ingredients

Method

1.Combine the water, wine and bay leaves in small saucepan; bring to the boil. Add fish, reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Drain fish; discard cooking liquid, flake fish coarsely.
2.Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan. Add flour; cook, stirring, about 2 minutes or until mixture thickens and bubbles. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in rind, capers, garlic, chives and fish. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours.
3.Roll rounded tablespoons of fish mixture into ovals; coat in extra flour, shake off excess. Dip croquettes in egg then breadcrumbs.
4.Heat oil in large frying pan; cook croquettes until browned all over. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve with lemon slices.

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