These fish cakes incorporate catfish and cod, two inexpensive white fish options that can be shredded and make excellent fish cakes. Two dipping sauce recipes are also included
2lbs.skinless fish filets I used catfish and cod; cut into small pieces
2large eggs
3Tbspscallionssliced thinly
3TbspItalian parsley leaveschopped
2tspsea salt
½tspfreshly ground black pepperwhite pepper if available
1Tbspgrated fresh ginger
¼tspground coriander
1tspchipotle powder(or any spicy chile powder)
squeeze of fresh lime juiceI used juice from 1/2 medium lime (2-3 wedges)
¼tspfish sauce
¾cupPanko crumbs*note: not slow carb compliant
2TbspRefined olive oilrefined olive oil has higher smoke point than extra virgin
Best Tartar Sauce
1cupmayonnaiseolive oil based
3 Tbsp capers
3Tbspfresh lemon juice
2Tbspchopped dill picklesfinely chopped
1Tbspchopped scallions
¼tsp black pepper
Spicy Dipping Sauce
1-2Tbspfish sauceprovides salty umami
1Tbsprice wine vinegarmore mellow than other vinegars
1Tbspfresh lime juicejuice from 1/2 lime
1Tbspground coriander
1tspchopped green chile pepperyour favorite in terms of heat (anaheim to jalapeno to serrano)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°F. Combine all ingredients for the fish cakes in large bowl and mash together with fork or hands until well blended Alternatively, you can combine in blender fitted with blade attachment and just pulse lightly about 5 pulses - DO NOT OVERBLEND!). What you are aiming for is a mixture of small, medium and large chunks of fish.
2 lbs. skinless fish filets, 2 large eggs, 3 Tbsp scallions, 3 Tbsp Italian parsley leaves, 2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp chipotle powder, squeeze of fresh lime juice, 1/4 tsp fish sauce, 3/4 cup Panko crumbs
Using your hands, form small balls of the fish mixture into patties about 1/2 to 1 inch thick and about 2-3 inches in diameter (about 1/3 cup each). Set aside on a plate.
Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet (cast iron if you have it), until lightly smoking (about 3 minutes). Place patties in skillet starting at 6:00 direction and moving clockwise, so you remember which ones to turn over first. Do not crowd the patties; leave a little room between each one.
2 Tbsp Refined olive oil
Cook patties until browned and crispy on one side (about 3-5 minutes). Do not move them around while they are browning. Flip, starting at the 6:00 fish cake, and brown about 3 minutes or less on the other side
Remove the fish cakes to a baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm. Add more oil to skillet if needed and repeat process with remaining patties.
Dipping Sauces
Combine dipping sauce ingredients in bowl and stir until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.