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Spring Green Alaska Cod-Potato Cakes

Spring Green Alaska Cod-Potato Cakes 1
Alaska cod is perfect for pan-fried fish cakes with a secret binding ingredient - instant mashed potatoes! Top them with a creamy, zesty yogurt sauce.
  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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