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Cod and Potato Cakes | America's Test Kitchen Recipe

46 ratings
· 4 servings
These seaside cakes can easily turn out bland and mushy. We fixed that while staying true to their humble roots. Cod and potato cakes are a seaside classic, served from Rhode Island to the Maritimes. We used a relatively small amount of mashed potato to keep the cod flavor at the forefront. We cooked the fish and potato without extra liquid (the former in a skillet and the latter in the microwave) to keep the cakes firm rather than mushy. A single egg helped bind the cakes, and a short stint…

Ingredients

Seafood
• 1 (1-pound), skinless cod, skinless fillet
Produce
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 Russet potato (12 ounces), large
• 4 Scallions
• 1 tsp Thyme, fresh
Refrigerated
• 1 Egg, large
Baking & Spices
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• 1 tsp Table salt
Oils & Vinegars
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
Bread & Baked Goods
• 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
Dairy
• 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted

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