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Cod and Potato Fritters

Classic Cod and Potato Fritters | Spanish Buñuelos de Bacalao y Patata

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 313 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 medium potato
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cod fillet 8 oz / 225 grams
  • 2 cage-free organic eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley 15 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
  • lemon wedges and parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the potato (peeled) into bite-sized pieces, then add into a saucepan, all in a flat layer, fill with water just enough to barely cover the potatoes, season generously with sea salt, and heat with a high heat

  2. While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, and finely chop the cod fillet

  3. Heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  4. After a couple of minutes add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after about 3 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the chopped cod, continue to mix together, after 3 to 4 minutes and the cod is just cooked through, remove the pan from the heat and set aside

  5. Once the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes (you can always pierce them with a toothpick to ensure they are done), remove the saucepan from the heat and drain the potatoes into a colander, rinse them under cold water, then shake off any excess water, transfer the potatoes into a large bowl and using a potato masher or large fork, mash down on the potatoes until they are well mashed

  6. Add the reserved cod mixture over the mashed potatoes, crack in the eggs, add in the chopped parsley, and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed

  7. Heat the same fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

  8. After a couple of minutes, add in spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, all in a single layer and evenly spaced out, cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan, fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden fried, transfer the fritters into a dish with paper towels as you finish each batch

  9. Add the fritters into a serving dish and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Classic Cod and Potato Fritters | Spanish Buñuelos de Bacalao y Patata
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 188mg8%
Potassium 547mg16%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 459IU9%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.