Codfish Cakes

Name: Codfish Cakes
Ingredients: 4 scallions, sliced; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 to 2 cups cod, cooked and flaked; 3 large potatoes, skinned, boiled and mashed (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup Italian parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 large eggs; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; About 2 cups plain dry breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil; 1 lemon, quartered

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 to 2 cups cod, cooked and flaked
3 large potatoes, skinned, boiled and mashed (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup Italian parsley, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 large eggs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
About 2 cups plain dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil
1 lemon, quartered

Directions

1

Soften the scallions in the butter.
2

Combine with the cod and potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
3

Add the parsley, mustard and eggs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4

Shape the cod mixture into small patties about three inches across and roll them in bread crumbs.
5

Put on a rack to dry for 15 minutes.
6

Heat the oil in a frying pan.
7

Cook the patties three or four at a time, so they do not crowd the pan, until they are lightly browned on both sides.
8

Drain on paper towels and keep them warm in a low oven until ready to eat.
9

Serve with lemon quarters.