Receta Fish Loaf

by Felix Padilla

A Fish Loaf is a remarkably healthy dish. It is also delicious and satisfying. This recipe is a basic fish loaf recipe, and like any “meat” loaf, you can place your own signature to it. For instance, some people would add a filling of some vegetable such as spinach, potato, etc. to add more fibre to the dish.

However, I like it unfilled and simple. For a more natural sweetness and colour, you can also add yellow and red sweet pepper. Also, you can make it more spicy, by adding some red pepper flakes. Serve this fish loaf with a vegetable and lettuce salad with a white sauce and you have yourself a complete meal. Here’s fish loaf.

FISH LOAF

• 2 cups flaked steamed fish
• 2 tbsp green seasoning
• 1/2 a lemon ( to wash fish)
• 2 tbsp anchovy paste
• 4 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tbsp grated onion
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 2 tbsp basil
• 5 leaves chadon beni, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 pimento pepper, chopped finely
• Salt to taste

Wash the fish with the juice of half a lemon.

Season with green seasoning and marinate for 30 minutes.

Place in a deep pot. Cover and steam for 20 minutes over a low flame. When done flake using a fork.

Note: This is how anchovy paste looks like. It comes in a tube and personally I think it is a bit salty so I didn’t use much in the recipe. I got mine at Peppercorns in Maraval. I believe you can check Hilo oops! Massy as well for it.

Mix the rest of ingredients

Place in a greased dish

Cover with foil.

Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F or when stuck with a knife at the center comes out clean.

Note: For an added touch you can bake these in ramekins then serve with a fish sauce.

Here I’m having my fish loaf with sauteed vegetables and a fresh salad. Serves 8.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories……………… 371 kcal

Protein……………………..19 g

Carbohydrate…………… 54 g

Cholesterol …………….76 mg

Dietary Fiber, Total ……4.2 g

Sugar, Total……………… 4.5 g

Calcium………………….128 mg

Iron……………………….3.9 mg

Sodium…………………..649 mg

Well, that’s it for my simple no fuss Fish Loaf that is wholesome and nutritious.

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