Spring Green Alaska Cod-Potato Cakes

- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Cod Cakes
- 1 pound Alaska Cod fillets, fresh, thawed or frozen
- 1 cup cooked instant mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon each chopped fresh parsley and thyme leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Sauce
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (regular or non-fat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon minced scallions or chives
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 397.5 |
Total Fat | 29.5g |
Saturated Fat | 12g |
Calories from Fat | 66% |
Cholesterol | 137mg |
Protein | 27g |
Carbohydrate | 73g |
Fiber | 1g |
Sodium | 241mg |
Calcium | 70.5mg |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 960mg |
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 397.5 |
Total Fat | 29.5g |
Saturated Fat | 12g |
Calories from Fat | 66% |
Cholesterol | 137mg |
Protein | 27g |
Carbohydrate | 73g |
Fiber | 1g |
Sodium | 241mg |
Calcium | 70.5mg |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 960mg |