Spanish · Dinner
Fried Cod Fritters (High-Protein)
Spanish-style cod fritters made with flaked cod fillet and white beans folded into a thick batter with parsley, smoked paprika and lemon zest, then shallow-fried until golden. Served with garlicky lemon aioli.
$7
20 minsPrep
12 minsCook
32 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
612Calories
52.3gProtein
31.4gFat
31.8gCarbs
3.1gSugar
8.2gFiber
1084mgSodium
333mgChol
6.1gSat Fat
980mgPotassium
146mgCalcium
4.8mgIron
2.4mcgVitamin B12
9.5mgVitamin C
pescatarian
protein-rich
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Poach cod fillet in simmering water for 6–8 minutes until it flakes easily, then drain, cool and flake into a bowl.
2
Build
Fold mashed beans, egg, flour, milk, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper together until cohesive.
3
Chill
Refrigerate batter for 15 minutes until firm enough to hold its shape on a spoon.
4
Fry
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten slightly and fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden.
5
Plate
Arrange fritters on a plate with garlicky lemon aioli (stir together mayonnaise, grated garlic and lemon juice) alongside for dipping.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g cod fillet
- 1 cup180g cannellini beans, cooked
- 22 large eggs
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp30ml whole milk
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp parsley, fresh
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp60ml olive oil, for shallow-frying
- 4 tbsp60g mayonnaise
- 1 clove1 clove garlic, for aioli
- 2 tsp10ml lemon juice, for aioli
