How to Make Carolina Fish Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of seafood, then you're going to love this recipe for Carolina fish cakes! These delicious little patties are made with flaky white fish, seasoned with traditional Carolina flavors, and then fried to golden perfection. Whether you're a fan of fish or just looking to add more variety to your weekly meal plan, Carolina fish cakes are a fantastic option that's sure to be a hit with the whole family.

The recipe for Carolina fish cakes originated in the southern region of t...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 potatoes, peeled
  • ⅓ cup minced onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ⅓ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 ½ cups cooked cod, boned and flaked
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 fish cakes

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Reserve 1 cup mashed potatoes; discard remainder.
  • In a large saucepan, saute onion, green and red bell pepper and celery in butter over medium high heat until tender. Turn heat to low and fold in flaked fish. Slowly mix in flour, cheese, Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, salt, pepper, mashed potatoes and milk. Mix gently but thoroughly. Remove pan from heat.
  • With floured hands shape batter into cakes 1/2 inch by 3 inches. Coat with breadcrumbs.
  • If you are baking the fish cakes bake them for 10 minutes, flip the cakes and bake another 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 561mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 665mg