[Insert type of fish here] Croquettes

You can literally use any type of fish in this recipe. Whether it be cod, catfish, halibut, tilapia, salmon, etc., these fish croquettes are delicious every time and are ready in no time at all.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 pounds fresh fish (type of your choice)

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (a blend of salt, mustard, paprika, celery, red pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, etc.)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh (or dried) thyme leaves

3 tablespoons chopped fresh (or dried) flat-leaf parsley

2 ribs celery, finely chopped (optional)

1 small, finely chopped onion (optional)

Salt and pepper

1 egg

2 cups bread crumbs (or Panko, which is a Japanese bread crumb)

1. Bring 1/2-inch of water to a simmer in a large nonstick skillet.

2. Zest a lemon and reserve the zest for later. Cut the lemon and season the fish with some lemon juice and salt. Add the fish to the simmering water. Cover the pan and cook the fish for 8 minutes, or until fish is flaky and tender.

3. Remove fish from skillet and flake with a fork into a bowl. Discard the water and wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Return the pan to medium heat and add the vegetable oil to the skillet.

4. To the flaked fish, add the reserved lemon zest, seafood seasoning, celery, onion, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper. Add the egg and 1 cup of the bread crumbs.

5. Form 8 to 10 patties out of the fish mixture. Toss the patties in the remaining 1 cup bread crumbs. Set patties aside until all are made.

6. Cook croquettes over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Once browned, remove from pan and season liberally with salt. Serve alone or over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.

Enjoy these as a delicious and simple entree, appetizer or snack!