Alaska pollack fish cakes
Total Steps
9
Ingredients
18
Tools Needed
11
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- 400 g Alaska pollack or other white fish fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 1/2-1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- splash white wine
- parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- mashed potato puree (from 4 small or 2 large potatoes)
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- small red pepper, finely chopped or 1-2 tablespoons crushed dry pepperoncini
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1-2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 50-80 g butter for cooking
- homemade bread crumbs(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Place fish fillets in an ovenproof dish. Pour a mixture of water, lemon juice, and wine over the fish, then sprinkle with parsley leaves. Cover the dish with microwave-safe foil and microwave on MAX for 5 minutes. Drain the fish well and leave to cool.
Step 2
Alternatively, steam fish fillets with water, lemon juice, wine, and parsley for about 7 minutes or until the fish flakes.
Step 3
Sauté chopped onion and pressed garlic in olive oil over low heat for 2 minutes until translucent, ensuring the garlic does not burn. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Step 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potato puree, sautéed onion, sautéed garlic, egg, egg yolk, finely chopped red pepper (or crushed dry pepperoncini), chopped parsley, sea salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
Step 5
Gently flake the cooled fish and fold it into the potato mixture. If the mixture is too wet, add homemade bread crumbs gradually until the cakes hold together.
Step 6
Roll out the mixture on a floured surface to a desired thickness of 1-2 cm. Cut out 10-12 cakes using a knife or cookie cutter.
Step 7
Heat butter in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Fry the cakes for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Step 8
Remove the fried cakes from the pan with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess butter.
Step 9
Serve the fish cakes immediately. Optionally, serve with a mix of homemade or store-bought mayonnaise, ketchup, and chopped garlic (or other herbs like chives or parsley).