Cod Cakes Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Cod Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; Bay leaves, for boiling cod; Black peppercorns, for boiling cod; Lemon wedges, for boiling cod; 5 pounds cod fillets; 3 pounds Yukon golden potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 Spanish onions, diced; Canola oil, for pan-frying; 4 cups (2 pints) sour cream; 1 cup diced fresh chives; 1 cup Dijon mustard; 1 cup chopped scallions; 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon white pepper; 1 pound panko breadcrumbs; Melted butter, for pan-frying

Servings: persons

Salt
Bay leaves, for boiling cod
Black peppercorns, for boiling cod
Lemon wedges, for boiling cod
5 pounds cod fillets
3 pounds Yukon golden potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 Spanish onions, diced
Canola oil, for pan-frying
4 cups (2 pints) sour cream
1 cup diced fresh chives
1 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 pound panko breadcrumbs
Melted butter, for pan-frying

1
In a pot of boiling water, add some salt and a bouquet garni of bay leaves, black peppercorns and lemon wedges.
2
Add the cod fillets and boil 10 to 12 minutes; remove the cod from the water and cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3
Boil the potatoes in plenty of salted water until tender.
4
Drain, mash and cool completely.
5
Pan-fry the onions in a little bit of canola oil until soft.
6
Set aside to cool.
7
In a large bowl, mix together the cod, potatoes, onions, sour cream, chives, mustard, scallions, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, garlic powder, white pepper and 1 tablespoon salt.
8
Add the breadcrumbs and mix to combine.
9
Form into 4-ounce cakes.
10
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add some canola oil and 1 tablespoon melted butter.
11
Pan-fry the cakes in batches until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
12
Repeat with the remaining cakes, using additional oil and butter as needed.

1263

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, Bay leaves, for boiling cod, Black peppercorns, for boiling cod, Lemon wedges, for boiling cod, and more.

Yes, Cod Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cod Cakes

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