Delicious & Easy
Opah Meatballs
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients well, except the feta cheese.
- Add the feta last, to preserve the crumbles, and mix slowly for 20 seconds.
- Shape into meatballs about 2 inches in diameter. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or a fryer at 375°.
- Slide meatballs carefully into the hot oil for 1 minute.
- Remove carefully with a slotted spoon and place them on a sheet pan until ready to bake.
- To serve, bake in a pre-heated oven at 350° for about 5 minutes. Test 1 before serving to be sure it’s cooked through.
Ingredients for
Opah Meatballs
5 pounds ground opah
1½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup chopped sweet onion
½ cup chopped pine nuts
3 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup Dijon mustard
3 cups Oil for frying
½ cup garlic, roasted, cleaned and mashed
2 teaspoons pepper
3 teaspoons salt