Halibut gives this recipe a succulent flavor. It is easy to cook and an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. You can substitute with any fish that you favor.
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Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
5 minutes
Difficulty Rating
1
Serves
12
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. / 675 gm fish fillets
- 1 omega-3 or grass-fed egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk leek, minced
- 1 red chili, remove seeds and mince
- 2 Tbsp. / 30 ml coconut oil
Directions
- Process the fish fillets and egg in a food processor to obtain a smooth paste.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and mix in the minced garlic, leeks, and chili. Form the mixture into 12 patties.
- Set a frying pan over medium heat; add a small amount of the oil and pan-fry the patties for 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite sauce (1 Tbsp. / 15 ml = 1 fat serving) and steamed rice (½ cup / 100 gm cooked = 1 carb serving).
Serving Size: 2 oz. / 57 gm patty
I like fish patties. I cook (steam) the fish before grinding it into a mixture. Then, I bake the patties.
I can’t see grinding up good fish in order to make a pattie to fry. Wouldn’t broiled fish with olive oil and seasonings be just as healthy if not even more healthy?