Handwritten recipes for Lemon Parsley Fish Cakes
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Easy Crispy Lemon Parsley Fish Cakes

Lemon Parsley Fish Cakes
These Lemon Parsley Fish Cakes are crispy, golden patties bursting with fresh flavors. Flaky baked fish is mixed with scallions, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a touch of Tabasco for heat, then coated in bread crumbs and parsley for freshness. Perfect for weeknight dinners, these fish cakes are freezer-friendly and quick to prepare. Serve them alongside a green vegetable and a crisp salad for a light yet satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cod (or similar white fish)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 egg (large, beaten)
  • ¼ cup scallions (thinly sliced )
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 6 tbsp bread crumbs (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 3 tbsp parsley (freshly chopped )
  • oil for frying (about 3–4 tbsp)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Fish

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place cod in a greased baking dish, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
  • Let cool, then break into flakes using a fork.

Step 2: Make the Fish Cake Mixture

  • In a large bowl, combine the flaked fish, beaten egg, scallions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, bread crumbs, Tabasco, and parsley.
  • Stir until well mixed.

Step 3: Shape Patties

  • Divide mixture into equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes to firm up.

Step 4: Fry the Patties

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry patties for about 2 minutes per side, until crispy and golden brown.

Step 5: Serve

  • Serve immediately with a green vegetable and salad.

Tips

  • Substitute salmon or tilapia for cod for a different flavor.
  • Swap breadcrumbs for panko for extra crunch.
  • For a lighter version, bake patties instead of frying.
  • Add dill or chives for a different herbal note.
  • Make extra patties and freeze them for future quick dinners.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy dinner, freezer-friendly meals, lemon fish cakes, seafood patties, summer recipe
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