Fish Bites

• 1 (20 ounce) package gefilte fish, completely defrosted
• 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled into large pieces
• 1/3 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, can use fresh
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 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, can use a garlic infused oil
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, divided

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. * You can use a meatballer if you have one to keep them uniform.
4. With wet hands form into balls and roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
5. Heat a large skillet with 1/2 of the butter and oil.
6. In batches, begin to saute the balls on all sides, until golden brown.
7. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel lined plates.
8. Continue, adding remaining butter and oil as needed until you have finished sauteing all the balls.
9. Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon, place 3 fish bites on a bamboo skewer or serve with a toothpick in each.

gefilte fish, feta cheese, garlic, fresh thyme, breadcrumbs, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fish-bites-325166 (may not work)