This makes 10 decent size fish cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 4 skinless, boneless cod fillets – approximately 500g <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 medium-sized potatoes suitable for mashing <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 cup breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/4 cup chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (cheaper Grana Padano works just fine) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 1\/2 tsps salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pepper to taste <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Extra virgin olive oil <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Polenta (optional) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The fish cakes prepped before being cooked <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Method<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1<\/strong>. Boil and then mash the potatoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.<\/strong> Meanwhile fill a pan with lightly salted water and place the cod fillets in so that the water covers them. Simmer until the cod flakes easily. Drain and flake with a fork<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3<\/strong>. Mix the flaked fish, potatoes, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, garlic, parsley, eggs. If the mixture is too crumbly, add another egg. If too sticky, add some more breadcrumbs. Season to taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4<\/strong>. Roll into 10 balls and then flatten into cakes. I then dust them in some polenta, which gives a lovely crispness and crunch, but this is optional. If you have time stick them in the fridge to firm up <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5.<\/strong> Fry on a medium high heat in a well-oiled frying pan until they’re well browned on both sides. Blot on some kitchen roll and serve<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI serve the cod fish cakes with peas for the kids and summer asparagus for my husband and I. Don’t forget the wine<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cod fish cakes are a new but very welcome addition to our family meal repertoire. I often struggle with lighter dishes for spring and summer, but these are perfect for warmer weather. The kids really enjoy them, which is quite a surprise seeing as they ‘don’t like cod’! It’s a really cheap dish and you<\/p>\n
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