SECRET INGREDIENT Cracker crumbs help bind the fish mixture so it holds together when cooked; they also lend a crunchy coating to the cakes, which are dredged in the crumbs before baking. Put the crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or small heavy skillet, or pulse in a food processor until coarsely ground.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush each of two rimmed baking sheets with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Place fillets on sheets; season with salt and pepper. Roast until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely; pat dry with paper towels. With a fork, flake fish into small pieces.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine eggs, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, and horseradish. Fold in fish and 1/2 cup cracker crumbs; season with salt and pepper. Place remaining 1 cup crumbs on a plate. Form 16 cakes, using about 1/4 cup fish mixture for each. Gently dredge cakes in crumbs, pressing to help adhere.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Place 8 cakes in skillet; cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and cakes. Serve with tartar sauce and parsley sprigs, if desired.
Freezing Fish Cakes
Step 4
Place uncooked cakes on a baking sheet, and freeze until firm. Wrap each in plastic; transfer to resealable freezer bags. Freeze up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in refrigerator before cooking.
nutrition information
Step 5
(Per Serving)
Step 6
Calories: 286
Step 7
Fat: 14.8g (2.7g Saturated Fat)
Step 8
Protein: 25.9g
Step 9
Carbohydrates: 12.5g
Step 10
Fiber: 0.8g
