Fish Cakes With Green Goddess Tartar Sauce

Cooking Sequence

– Prepare tartar sauce – 10 minutes
– Prepare fish cakes; serve – 20 minutes

 Fish Cakes

Ingredients

12 oz fish fillets (snapper, mahi, halibut, or cod), thawed
1/4 cup fresh green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cornmeal
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil

Prep

– Pat fish dry with paper towel; cut into 1/2-inch-pieces.
– Chop green onions and parsley.
– Place cornmeal on plate.

Steps

1. Combine all ingredients (except cornmeal and oil) until blended. Shape mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Coat both sides of fish cakes lightly with cornmeal; press with fingertips to evenly coat (wash hands).
2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Add oil then add fish cakes; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and 145°F. Drain on paper towels. Top with Green Goddess Tartar Sauce and serve.

 Green Goddess Tartar Sauce

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped
1/2 avocado
2 oz Deli goat cheese
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Prep

– Chop parsley and tarragon.
– Mash avocado and goat cheese until smooth.

Steps

1. Combine all ingredients until well blended.
2. Chill until ready to serve.

Aprons Advice

– Complete your meal with a fresh salad blend and apple pie.
– Any fresh or frozen, firm white fish will work great.
– Chill your fish cakes 10-15 minutes to help the ingredients bind together.

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