Catfish Balls

     Recently my husband and son went fishing and they caught a couple of  catfish.  One of them was pretty big and fatty.  I fried the first batch, but the catfish was so fatty that we didn't really like it.  I don't care how much ketchup we used!   So, this time, I decided to try a garfish ball recipe.  I just substituted the catfish instead.  Tasted much better!

     Catfish Balls


1 lb. catfish - cut into chunks
1 chopped onion
1  clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-2 slices bread - broken into chunks (or use 1/2 c bread crumbs)

Put catfish chunks into food processor.  Pulse until chopped into smaller pieces.  Add rest of ingredients and mix until blended.  Heat up about 1/2-1 " oil in frying pan.  Using ice cream scoop, make small round balls.  Drop into 350 degree hot oil.  Cook approximately 4 minutes on each side.  I served it with roasted potatoes and a side salad.  Serves 2.

To make roasted potatoes, I just chopped two potatoes into cubes.  Pour a little olive oil in skillet, brown and cook on low until soft.


We liked the fatty fish much better this way.  They would be great for appetizers or finger foods too!  You may want to try your favorite fish for this recipe...

Enjoy!