Danish Fish Balls
Delight in the comforting flavors of Danish Fish Balls, a traditional Scandinavian dish that combines flaky white fish, creamy milk, and aromatic spices into light, tender morsels perfect for any meal. This recipe emphasizes simplicity and freshness, using cod, haddock, or pollock as the star ingredient, blended with finely chopped onions and bound together with egg and flour for a smooth, cohesive texture. Pan-fried to golden perfection in a mixture of butter and vegetable oil, these flavorful fish balls are crisp on the outside yet irresistibly tender on the inside. Ready in just 35 minutes, they make an elegant and versatile dish, whether served with classic remoulade, boiled potatoes, or a crisp green salad. Try this authentic Danish comfort food for an easy-to-make, wholesome meal that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Place the white fish fillets in a food processor and pulse until finely minced. If you do not have a food processor, you can finely chop the fish by hand.
In a mixing bowl, add the minced fish, finely chopped onion, egg, all-purpose flour, milk, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined to form a smooth and cohesive mixture. If it feels too loose, you can add a bit more flour.
Cover the bowl and let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. This will help firm up the mixture for shaping.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter and vegetable oil. Let it melt and combine, ensuring the skillet is evenly coated.
Using a spoon, scoop out small portions of the fish mixture and shape them into balls or small patties. Approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture per ball should yield a good size.
Fry the fish balls in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan—work in batches if necessary.
Once cooked, remove the fish balls from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the Danish Fish Balls warm with your choice of accompaniments, such as remoulade, boiled potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.7 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 545 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 2959 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 116.1 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 27.6 mcg | 138% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1877 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
