Name: Fried Red Snapper Bites
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 10 oz diced potatoes; water, as needed; 10 oz red snapper filet; salt, as needed; 1 cup(s) diced red bell peppers; 1 cup(s) finely chopped chives; 1 1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs, divided; 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; oil, for frying

Ingredients

Servings:

10 oz

diced potatoes

water, as needed

10 oz

red snapper filet

salt, as needed

1 cup(s)

diced red bell peppers

1 cup(s)

finely chopped chives

1 1/2 cup(s)

bread crumbs, divided

1/2 cup(s)

all-purpose flour

large eggs

oil, for frying

Directions 11 steps | 50 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Prepare the potatoes. In a pot, add the diced potatoes and fill the pot with cold water until the potatoes are covered. Bring the pot to a boil and then turn it down to a simmer. Cook potatoes until softened about 30-45 minutes.

Step 3

While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the red snapper filet. Season the red snapper with salt on both sides. In a non-stick pan, sear the red snapper on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 4

Shred the red snapper filet. Set aside.

Step 5

Form the red snapper bites. Once the potatoes are done, drain them and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the shredded red snapper, diced red bell peppers, chopped chives and ½ cup of bread crumbs.

Step 6

Mix until well combined and roll the mixture into small tight dense balls.

Step 7

Prepare to dredge the red snapper bites. In one shallow bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In a second shallow bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until well combined. In a third shallow bowl, add the remaining one cup of breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Dredge the red snapper bites by rolling the balls in the all-purpose flour.

Step 9

Then dip the balls into the eggs.

Step 10

Finish by coating the balls in the breadcrumbs.

Step 11

Preheat the deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot with 3-4 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry the dredged red snapper bites for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!