Cod Cakes with Panko Crumbs Recipe

Name: Cod Cakes with Panko Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Cod Fillets; 1 cup Mashed Potatoes; 3 cups Panko Breadcrumbs, Divided Use; 1/2 cups Green Onion, Sliced; ⅓ cups Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 whole Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons Yellow Mustard; 2 Tablespoons Ketchup; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 cups Scallion, Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Finely Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 dash Hot Pepper Sauce

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Cod Fillets
1 cup Mashed Potatoes
3 cups Panko Breadcrumbs, Divided Use
1/2 cups Green Onion, Sliced
⅓ cups Red Bell Pepper, chopped
3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
2 whole Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
1 clove Garlic, Minced
3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Yellow Mustard
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 cups Scallion, Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Finely Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 dash Hot Pepper Sauce

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For the cod cakes:
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Place cod in a shallow skillet or frying pan, cover with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and poach until flaky (takes about ten minutes).
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Drain fish and set side.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix mashed potatoes, 1 1/2 cups panko, green onion, red bell pepper, parsley, salt, beaten eggs and garlic.
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Stir until blended.
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Gently mix in poached cod, it will break up and separate into bite sized pieces as you mix it.
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Be gentle!
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Shape mixture into 3 patties.
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In a shallow bowl, add the remaining 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
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Cover both sides of cod cakes in panko (because the cod cakes are so moist, theres no need to dip in eggs for coating).
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Set the coated cakes on a plate.
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In a skillet or frying pan, heat the oil to medium.
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When oil is hot, add a few cakes (dont crowd the pan).
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Lightly brown both sides of the cod cakes until golden and crisp.
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Remove cakes from frying pan and place on paper towels to drain.
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Repeat with the remaining cakes.
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Cover Cakes and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Before serving, place cod cakes on a cooking sheet and bake in a 350 F oven for ten minutes.
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Remove from oven and drizzle each cod cake with the chilled remoulade sauce.
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For the remoulade sauce:
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In a medium size mixing bowl, add the sauce ingredients.
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Stir all ingredients until smooth.
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Set aside and store in refrigerator until you are ready to drizzle over the cod cakes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Cod Fillets, 1 cup Mashed Potatoes, 3 cups Panko Breadcrumbs, Divided Use, 1/2 cups Green Onion, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Cod Cakes with Panko Crumbs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cod Cakes with Panko Crumbs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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