Albóndigas de bacalao a la italiana

Ingredientes

• 500 g cod fillets (- 1.1 pound)
• 2 eggs
• 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano (- 1/2 cup of grated)
• 100 g bread (- ~3 slices)
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoon parsley (- chopped)
• 1/2 lemon (- the zest)
• salt (- to taste)
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 liter vegetable oil (- 4 cups of peanut oil or another vegetable oil for frying)

Preparación

1. 1

   wash: To start making the cod fritters, first remove any bones from the cod fillets using a pair of tweezers. Then, cut the fillets into smaller pieces. Rinse the pieces under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels to remove any moisture.

2. 2

   Cut the cod fillets into smaller chunks and place them in a blender.

3. 3

   blend: Add the bread, making sure to remove any hard crust. Blend everything together until you get a smooth mixture without any large pieces.

4. 4

   add: Transfer the blended cod mixture to a bowl. Add the minced garlic and chopped parsley to give it extra flavor. Then, mix in the eggs and grated Parmigiano cheese. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt. Stir everything together well.

5. 5

   Add the grated zest of about half of an organic lemon. This will give the fritters a fresh, zesty flavor.

6. 6

   Mix again and let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes to help the flavors blend.

7. 7

   prepare: While the mixture is resting, prepare the coating. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and breadcrumbs. This will be used to coat the fritters before frying.

8. 8

   roll: Form medium-sized balls or patties from the cod mixture. Roll each one in the flour and breadcrumb mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.

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   fry: Place them on a floured plate once they are ready. Heat the oil in a frying pan and, when it’s hot enough, fry the fritters a few at a time. Cook them until they turn golden brown.

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    remove: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain off any excess grease.

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    serve: Once all the fritters are fried, transfer them to a se