New England Fish Cakes with Herbed Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: New England Fish Cakes with Herbed Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup purchased tartar sauce; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons plus 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon drained capers; 4 slices good-quality firm white bread, torn into pieces (1 1/2 cups); 1 celery stalk with leaves, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1 1/4 pounds boneless cod, haddock, or other white fish fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 large egg; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1/2 cup purchased tartar sauce
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
2 teaspoons plus 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon drained capers
4 slices good-quality firm white bread, torn into pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 celery stalk with leaves, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 1/4 pounds boneless cod, haddock, or other white fish fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges

1
Stir together tartar sauce, 2 tablespoons green onions, 2 teaspoons thyme, and capers in small bowl.
2
Place white bread in food processor; using on/off turns, process until very coarse crumbs form.
3
Transfer breadcrumbs to large bowl.
4
Using on/off turns, finely chop celery; add to bowl with breadcrumbs.
5
Using on/off turns, coarsely puree fish; add to bowl.
6
Add remaining 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, egg, salt, and ground black pepper to bowl.
7
Mix gently but thoroughly.
8
Transfer fish mixture to work surface and shape into four 1/2-inch-thick cakes.
9
Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
10
Add fish cakes and cook until brown on bottom, about 5 minutes.
11
Using large spatula, carefully turn fish cakes over and cook until second sides are brown and centers are opaque, about 5 minutes longer.
12
Divide fish cakes among 4 plates and garnish with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup purchased tartar sauce, 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions, 2 teaspoons plus 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon drained capers, and more.

Yes, New England Fish Cakes with Herbed Tartar Sauce 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.

New England Fish Cakes with Herbed Tartar Sauce

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