Description
Crispy golden fish cakes bring Caribbean charm to dinner tables with zesty Caribbean spices. Quick and easy preparation delivers a delightful meal that promises to satisfy hungry guests with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) white fish
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/4 cup celery
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Gently poach fish in simmering water at 160°F until just opaque and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely.
- Finely dice celery and green onions into uniform small pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Whisk eggs with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until smoothly combined.
- Carefully break cooled fish into delicate flakes using a fork, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Fold fish flakes into the prepared mixture, stirring gently to maintain fish’s tender texture without breaking it further.
- Using a measuring scoop or large spoon, form uniform fish cakes on a parchment-lined tray, pressing gently to compact the mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 375°F, creating a crisp golden exterior.
- Fry fish cakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once to achieve an even, rich golden-brown color.
- Transfer cooked fish cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve immediately alongside homemade tartar sauce for a classic accompaniment.
Notes
- Choose fresh, white fish like cod or haddock for the best flavor and texture in your fish cakes.
- Ensure fish is completely cooled and well-drained to prevent soggy cakes that fall apart during cooking.
- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs for an extra crispy, golden exterior when frying.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain the crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 46 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg