I recently asked for some ideas for recipes when my husband sent me the following picture of my brother-in-law's big catch of the day. His mantra, "Coronavirus be damned, there's fish to catch." Kudos on the catch of the day. Here's a recipe that will transform that catch into some delectably, decadent fish cakes. The recipe is easy, and I think you'll enjoy the result. Bon Appetite!
Ingredients: 4 lb Cooked cod (or one of the fish substitutes listed below)
4 lb Potato purée
What's the difference between mashed potatoes and a potato puree? Great question.
A potato puree has a significant amount of butter (or heavy cream) beaten into the mashed potatoes.
3 each Whole eggs
2 each Egg yolks
to taste --- Salt
to taste --- White pepper
pinch --- Ground ginger
as needed --- Flour, for standard breading procedure
as needed --- Egg wash, for standard breading procedure
as needed --- Bread crumbs, for standard breading procedure
as desired --- Lemon or tartar sauce
Procedure:
1. Flake the fish until it is well shredded.
2. Combine with the potato, egg, and egg yolk. Mix well.
3. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a little ground ginger.
4. Scale the mixture into 2.5-oz (75-g) portions. Shape into round, slightly flattened cakes.
5. Pass the cakes through standard breading procedure.
6. Deep-fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown.
7. Serve 2 cakes per portion. Accompany with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge.
Recipe makes 12 portions/6 servings
Variations:
Salmon or Tuna Cakes
The Best Fish To Substitute For Tuna, Salmon And Cod
Cod substitutes: Haddock, Pollack, Black Cod, Striped Bass, Hake, Mahi Mahi, Grouper.
Salmon substitutes: Arctic Char, Ocean Trout, Amber Jack, Mackerel, Wahoo, Striped Bass, Milkfish, Bluefish.
Tuna substitutes: Swordfish, Salmon Steaks.