Delicious Carolina Fish Cakes Recipe

These Carolina fish cakes are a delightful twist on the traditional fish cake recipe. Made with fresh fish fillets, potatoes, and a blend of herbs and spices, they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them as a main course or as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can have a delicious seafood dish on your table in no time. Give our Carolina fish cakes a try and impress your family and friends with this tasty recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
• 1 pound potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fish fillets and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are cooked through and flake easily with a fork. Remove from the pot and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until they are smooth.
3. Using a fork, flake the cooled fish into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the mashed potatoes.
4. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
5. Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a small patty. If the mixture holds together well, it's ready. If not, add more mashed potatoes or flour to bind it.
6. In one shallow bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In another shallow bowl, place the beaten eggs. In a third shallow bowl, place the bread crumbs.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Take each fish cake patty and coat it in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then coat it in bread crumbs. Repeat for all the patties.
8. Fry the fish cakes in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve the Carolina fish cakes hot as a main course or appetizer. They go well with tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!

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