For extra crispy fish cakes, pan-fry them in a skillet with a bit of oil until golden brown on both sides. Feel free to substitute other types of fish, such as haddock or salmon, based on your preference. If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit more bread crumbs until it reaches a workable consistency.
Carolina Fish Cakes
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS147
These delectable fish cakes offer a taste of Southern comfort, perfect with a dollop of tartar sauce, zesty cocktail sauce, or simply a squeeze of fresh citrus. Customize your experience by adding a pinch of chili powder, fresh cilantro and jalapeño, or a dash of Cajun spice for an extra kick. Serve alongside creamy boiled red potatoes and a refreshing spinach salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Choose your own adventure with two cooking options: pan-fry for a crispy delight or bake for a healthier alternative!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Cholesterol49 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium561 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
15 mins
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets. (5 minutes)
02
Step
0 mins
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the peeled potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Reserve 1 cup of the mashed potatoes; discard or save the remainder for another use. (20 minutes)
03
Step
0 mins
In a large saucepan, sauté the minced onion, chopped green bell pepper, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped celery in butter over medium-high heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)
04
Step
25 mins
Reduce the heat to low. Gently fold in the flaked cod. Slowly mix in the flour, Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, mustard powder, salt, pepper, reserved mashed potatoes, and milk. Combine gently but thoroughly. Remove the pan from heat. (5 minutes)
05
StepWith floured hands, shape the fish cake mixture into cakes approximately 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter. (10 minutes)
06
StepCoat each cake thoroughly with dry bread crumbs. (5 minutes)
07
StepIf baking: Arrange the breaded fish cakes on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the cakes and bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. (25 minutes)
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Maeve Marquardt
May 2, 2025I used gluten-free bread crumbs and they worked great.
Amely Ruecker
Mar 26, 2025These were a hit! I baked them and they came out perfectly crispy.
Petra Bogisich
Mar 8, 2025I added a bit of hot sauce to the mix and it gave them a nice kick.
Janet Bergnaum
Sep 3, 2024Next time, I'm going to try adding some chopped shrimp to the mixture.
Serenity Waters
Feb 20, 2024My kids loved these! So much easier than I thought they would be to make.