SMOKED FISH FRITTERS WITH BEET VINAIGRETTE

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Smoked Fish Fritters with Beet Vinaigrette image

Provided by Austin Zimmerman

Categories     Fish     Appetizer     Fry     Passover     Seafood     Beet     Kosher for Passover     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Beet vinaigrette:
2 medium red beets (about 8 ounces total)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Fish fritters:
1 12-ounce skinless cod or pike fillet
5 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil, divided
8 ounces smoked whitefish, skin and bones removed, flaked
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 piece matzo, finely crushed (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For beet vinaigrette:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets individually in foil, place on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast until tender, 50-60 minutes. Let cool. Peel and cut into 1/4" cubes.
  • Whisk lemon juice, horseradish, and vinegar in a medium bowl; gradually add oil, whisking to blend well. Season with salt. DO AHEAD: Beets and vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.
  • For fish fritters:
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place cod on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast until just opaque in center, 10-15 minutes. Let fish cool, then flake with a fork.
  • Mix cod, whitefish, eggs, shallot, matzo, chives, 2 tablespoons dill, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. Season with pepper and mix vigorously to combine (mixture will be stiff). DO AHEAD: Fritter mixture can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 200°F; set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet. Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop scant 1/4-cupfuls of fritter mixture into skillet; press gently with a spatula to flatten. Cook, turning once and adding more oil if needed, until golden brown and crispy around edges, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to prepared rack. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining fritters.
  • Mix beets into vinaigrette. Serve fritters with vinaigrette; top with dill.

balkrishna khadka
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fritters turned out flat and greasy.


Okoli Chibueze
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These fritters were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like fish.


Leiah Carman
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I had a hard time finding smoked fish, so I used canned salmon instead. The fritters still turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, and the beet vinaigrette was a perfect complement.


Maya Waiba
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These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Enobakhare Edna
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I love smoked fish and these fritters were a great way to enjoy it. The fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the smoked fish flavor was perfect. The beet vinaigrette was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making t


Kusum Lama
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These fritters were easy to make and turned out great! The smoked fish flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The beet vinaigrette was also a nice touch. I will definitely be maki


Meldine Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fritters turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the smoked fish flavor was just right. The beet vinaigrette was also delicious. I will definitely be making these again!


Sharwan Yadav
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These fritters were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a big hit. The smoked fish flavor was perfect and the beet vinaigrette added a nice touch of acidity. I will definitely be making these again!


Chad Decker
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fritters turned out flat and greasy. The flavor was still good, but the texture was disappointing. I'll have to try again and see if I can get them right next time.


mohsinraza 313
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These fritters were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like fish. The smoked fish flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The beet vinaigrett


Doxma
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I had a hard time finding smoked fish, so I used canned salmon instead. The fritters still turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, and the beet vinaigrette was a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again, even if I have to us


Elizabeth Faucette
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These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them. The beet vinaigrette was delicious though, and I'll definitely be using that again.


danielle walters
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but these fritters changed my mind. The smoked fish flavor was subtle and not at all fishy. The fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the beet vinaigrette added a pop of color and flavor. I'll de


Nduvho Lisbeth
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Wow! These fritters were a symphony of flavors and textures. The smokiness of the fish, the crunchiness of the fritters, and the sweetness of the beet vinaigrette all came together perfectly. I especially loved the contrast between the crispy exterio


md asif akbar akbar
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I'm always looking for new ways to enjoy smoked fish, and these fritters definitely hit the spot. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully golden brown. The fish flavor was prominent but not overpowering, and the beet vinaigrette added a nic


Annaka Satrom
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These smoked fish fritters were a delightful culinary experience. The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The fish had a delicate smokiness that perfectly complemented the crispy exterior and fluffy interior of the fritters. The be