Croquetas de Bacalao (Salt Cod Croquettes)
Crisp shells around a soft, creamy salt cod and potato centre. Soak the fish a day ahead and the rest is easy.
- Time1 hr 30 plus soaking and chilling
- LevelHard
- Costabout £1.33 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1291kcal
- 29.6gcarbs
- 4.9gof which sugars
- 125.2gfat
- 38.8gsaturates
- 16.2gprotein
- 2.8gfibre
- 0.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the soaked cod in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, then drain and flake, removing any skin and bones.
10 min - 2
Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until soft, drain well and mash until smooth.
15 min - 3
Melt the butter in a pan. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft. Stir in the flour for 1 minute, then add the milk a little at a time, stirring, to make a thick white sauce.
8 min - 4
Off the heat, mix in the cod, mash, parsley and lemon zest. Taste before adding salt, as the cod is already salty. Add pepper.
- 5
Spread on a plate and chill for at least 2 hours, until very firm.
120 min - 6
Shape into 18 small barrels. Dip each in egg, then breadcrumbs, then again in egg and breadcrumbs for a thicker shell.
- 7
Heat the oil to 180°C (160°C fan). Fry 5 or 6 at a time for 3 minutes until deep golden. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.
3 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
