1 (20-ounce) package Gefilte Fish, completely defrosted
1 (8-ounce) package feta cheese crumbled into large pieces
1/3 cup chopped dry spinach, fresh or frozen
2 teaspoons prepared minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2/3 cup breadcrumbs, divided
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, divided
Recipe
1. In a large bowl combine gefilte, feta, spinach, garlic, thyme and 1/3 cup breadcrumbs.
2. Spread the remaining breadcrumbs on a cookie sheet.
3. For each bite, use 2 teaspoons of mixture. With wet hands form into balls and roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
4. Heat a large skillet with 1/2 of the butter and oil.
5. In batches, begin to sauté the balls on all sides, until golden brown.
6. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel lined plates.
7. Continue, adding remaining butter and oil as needed until you have finished sautéing all the balls.
8. Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon, place 3 fish bites on a bamboo skewer or serve with a toothpick in each