How to Make Captain Duarte's Salt Cod Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Portugal is known for its delicious seafood dishes, and salt cod cakes are a quintessential example of this culinary tradition. With a history dating back to the 14th century, these savory cakes are a beloved comfort food that have stood the test of time. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack, salt cod cakes are a versatile and mouthwatering dish that is sure to satisfy any seafood lover.

One particular recipe that stands out is Captain Duarte's Salt Cod Cakes. This r...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound salted cod fish
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup olive oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 18 cod cakes

  • Place salt cod into a bowl and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for 8 hours; pour off water and replace it with fresh water every 2 hours.
  • After soaking cod for 8 hours, rinse in cold water and cut into 3-inch portions.
  • Place cod and potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender and cod flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Place potatoes and cod into a mixing bowl. Season with seafood seasoning, pepper, and parsley; roughly mash with a potato masher. Stir in eggs and onion until evenly combined; there should still be pieces of cod and potato in mixture.
  • Place flour into a shallow bowl. Form cod mixture into golf ball-sized pieces and roll in flour. Press between your palms to flatten slightly.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook cod cakes in hot oil until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Nutrition

    396 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 177mg
    • Sodium: 5436mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 54g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 160mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1721mg