Turkish Seafood Köfte
Tender pan-fried fish patties infused with herbs and spices, a beloved Turkish coastal specialty.
⏱ 30 minServes 4Turkish
Ingredients
- •500g ground white fish (cod or sea bass)
- •1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 medium onion, finely minced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 egg
- •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- •to taste salt and black pepper
- •4 tbsp olive oil
- •1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
- 1In a large bowl, combine ground fish, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, egg, parsley, dill, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- 2Season with salt and pepper, then mix gently until just combined without overworking the mixture.
- 3Shape the mixture into 12-16 oval patties about 2cm thick.
- 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5Carefully place köfte into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6Transfer cooked köfte to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7Serve hot with lemon wedges, yogurt sauce, and fresh salad on the side.
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