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Best Fish Cake Recipe

A delightful blend of fresh fish, herbs, and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound fresh white fish like cod or haddock, cooked and flaked
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or similar seasoning blend
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying like vegetable or olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula or turner
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Start by cooking your fish until it's flaky.
  2. In a skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions until they are soft and translucent.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flaked fish, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Using your hands, shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
  5. In the skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom over medium-high heat.
  6. Carefully place the patties in the hot oil, frying them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Once cooked, transfer the fish cakes to a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. Serve the fish cakes warm with your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Notes

These fish cakes are versatile and can be served with a variety of sides.