CATFISH MEATBALLS WITH WATERMELON SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

We are in the New Year and you may crave an easy Appetizer for 2024 and I have the recipe for you! Try this U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Meatballs with Watermelon Sweet and Sour Sauce. We are celebrating U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish in 2024! Happy New Year! #USCatfish #nickwallaceculinary 


Ingredients FOR CATFISH MEATBALLS (Serving Size: 6)

  • 2 Catfish Fillets, small diced

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

  • 1/2 cup Leek, Diced

  • 2 Egg Whites

  • 1 cup Oats

  • 1 Lemon Squeezed

  • 2 teaspoon Chilli Powder

  • Sprigs Coriander Leaves for Garnish

HOW TO MAKE CATFISH MEATBALLS:

  • Step 1 / 2 Wash The Ingredients And Prepare The Balls

  • Wash and clean the leeks under running water and then dice them. Once done add the dice leeks in a mixing bowl followed by diced Catfish, chili powder, egg whites, lemon, salt, pepper and oats. Mix well with a spoon. Now, prepare small balls of the mixture. Repeat until you finish the prepared mixture.

  • Next, transfer the prepared balls in an oven safe tray and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the meatballs get a golden brown color. Serve hot and spoon watermelon sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs!

WATERMELON SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE (Makes about 2 cups):

  • 1 cup watermelon puree

  • 1/2 cup diced watermelon

  • 1 tbsp. Sesame Oil

  • 2 tbsp. Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar

  • 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce

  • 1 tbsp. Ginger, fresh, minced

  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup

DIRECTIONS FOR SAUCE:

  • Mix ingredients together in a small pot and cook on medium head until reduced to a thicker sauce about 12 minutes constantly stirring.

  • Spoon over meatballs and enjoy!