Fish croquette recipe

Fish croquettes are a delicious and versatile appetizer, perfect for serving parties or as a snack before a main meal.This recipe brings the smooth taste of fish combined with aromatic spices, resulting in a crispy texture on the outside and soft inside.

#### Ingredients:
- 500g of white fish (such as Merluza, tilapia or cod), cooked and shredded
- 1 medium potato, cooked and wrinkled
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, wrinkled
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
-Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon of wheat flour
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs to bread
- Frying oil

#### For Tartaro Sauce (optional):
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of chopped pickles
- 1 tablespoon of chopped capers
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Chopped parsley to taste
-Salt and black pepper to taste

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Fish preparation: **
- In a pan, cook the fish chosen in salt water until soft.Drain well and shred the fish into small pieces, making sure to remove all pimples.

2. ** Pasta preparation: **
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded fish with the crumpled potato.Add onion, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the beaten egg and flour.Mix well until it forms a homogeneous mass that is easy to model.If the dough is too soft, add a little more wheat flour.

3. ** Modeling and breading: **
- Model the dough in small cylinders or balls.Pass each croquette through the breadcrumbs, ensuring that they are well covered.

4. ** Frying: **
- Heat the oil in a deep pan or fryer up to about 180 ° C.Place the croquettes in hot oil and fry until gold and crispy, approximately 4 minutes.Remove them with a scum and drain on paper towels.

5. ** Preparation of tartar sauce (optional): **
- Mix mayonnaise with pickles, capers, lemon juice and parsley.Season with salt and pepper.Mix well and refrigerate until serving.

6. ** Serve your hot fish croquettes, accompanied by the tartar sauce or your choice. **

This fish croquette will certainly be a success like entrance or snack, perfectly matching a cold beer or your favorite drink in a casual date with friends or family.Try and enjoy the delights of global cuisine adapted to the Brazilian taste!