Chile and cilantro – flavored codfish cakes
4
Points®
Total time: 19 min • Prep: 9 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Similar to crab cakes, there’s nothing quite like this decadent variation made with fish instead. Golden and crisp on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside, these Caribbean-inspired cakes are delightful to eat. The dry plain breadcrumbs help them hold together and gives their exterior a nice crust. Pair them with fresh salsa to use as a dipping sauce. To complete the meal and fill up on some veggies, sauté corn kernels, chopped red bell pepper, and garlic to serve as a side dish. If you have extra lime juice and cilantro on hand, stir some into the cooked vegetables to brighten their flavor.
Ingredients
Uncooked Pacific cod
1 pound(s)
Uncooked onion(s)
1 small
Garlic
1 large clove(s)
Green hot chile pepper(s)
0.5 oz
Cilantro
0.25 cup(s)
Unsweetened lime juice
1 Tbsp
Table salt
1 tsp
Dried plain breadcrumbs
0.25 cup(s)
Dried plain breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp
Egg
2 large egg(s)
Lime
1 medium
Instructions
1
Using a large knife or a food processor, chop the cod. Mix together the cod, onion, garlic, chili pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs and the eggs, stirring until mixed.
2
With damp hands, shape the cod mixture into 12 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Sprinkle the patties on both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.
3
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook until cooked throughout and crispy, about 5 minutes on each side. Pile the codfish cakes on a platter. Serve with lime wedges. Yields 3 fish cakes per serving.
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