Wild Alaska Halibut Cakes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 appetizer cakes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks*
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 6 green onions, trimmed and finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 pound skinless Alaska Halibut, cut into large pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) instant polenta, divided
- Vegetable oil, as needed for frying
- *Note: 3 cups of cooked firm instant mashed potatoes can be substituted for russet potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 124 |
| Total Fat | 2.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Calories From Fat | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg |
| Protein | 8g |
| Carbohydrate | 17g |
| Fiber | 1.5g |
| Sodium | 40mg |
| Calcium | 16mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 200mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Prepare the potatoes
Cook the potatoes in lightly salted boiling water until tender. Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Mash the potatoes and let cool slightly.
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Step 2 Meanwhile, cook the scallions and halibut
Melt butter in a medium pan. Add scallions and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Remove from pan and set aside. Add halibut and cook until opaque throughout, breaking fish into chunks while cooking.
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Step 3 Make the cake mix and form into patties
Add the scallions and halibut, along with any remaining butter from pan, to the potatoes. Mix well; add beaten egg and 2 tablespoons polenta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Form into 16 cakes (2 1/2 inches wide) using 1/4 cup portion to form each cake. Sprinkle the remaining polenta onto a large plate; lightly coat the fish cakes in polenta.
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Step 4 Fry the cakes and serve
Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the fish cakes in batches, cooking about 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 124 |
| Total Fat | 2.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Calories From Fat | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg |
| Protein | 8g |
| Carbohydrate | 17g |
| Fiber | 1.5g |
| Sodium | 40mg |
| Calcium | 16mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 200mg |
