Catfish Cakes

Directions

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   Heat the oil in a skillet over med heat.
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   Add the catfish, onion, jalapeno and garlic.
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   Saute until the vegetables are wilted and the catfish is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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   In a large bowl, combine the cooked fish and vegetables, mayonnaise, chives, cilantro, mustard, crumbs, egg, zest, salt and pepper.
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   Form the mixture into 10 3-oz.
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   patties; pack them fairly tight so it will stay together while cooking.
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   Set aside on a plate.
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   Heat the peanut oil in a pan until smoking slightly.
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   Dust each cake with flour and gently slip it into the hot oil.
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    Fry the cakes for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
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    Do not crowd the cakes; it is better to cook them in batches.
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    Remove the cakes and drain on paper towels.
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    Serve hot.
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    Note 1- you can also make smaller cakes and serve as appetizers.
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    Note 2- I served this once as a replacement for the Canadien Bacon in Eggs Benedict- buttermilk biscuit on bottom, catfish cake, then a poached egg on top and added 2 tbl.
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    of salsa to my hollandaise.
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    My guests went crazy for them.