Spring Green Alaska Cod-Potato Cakes

Instructions

1. Step 1 Simmer the cod

   Fill a large sauté pan or stockpot with enough water to cover seafood and bring to a simmer. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska cod under cold water. Turn off heat and gently add seafood to water; return heat to a simmer. Once simmering, cover pan tightly and cook 4-5 minutes for frozen or 2 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Turn off heat and let seafood rest in liquid for 5 minutes, or until seafood is opaque throughout. Remove cod from water; cool slightly and flake into small pieces.

2. Step 2 Mix and form cod cakes

   Stir together cod, mashed potatoes, scallions, parsley, thyme, garlic and egg just until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 1/4 cup portions; flatten each portion into 3-inch diameter patties.

3. Step 3 Fry the cod cakes

   Heat butter/oil mixture in a pan over medium heat. Add cakes (in batches) and sauté until browned on both sides; keep warm.

4. Step 4 Make yogurt sauce and serve

   Blend together goat cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, zest and scallions. Serve sauce with cakes.

   Variation: Alaska cod can be poached, steamed, baked or sautéed until opaque throughout; cool slightly before breaking into small flakes.