Cod Fish Cakes

This Cod Fish Cakes recipe makes a delicious family dinner, full of flavor & healthy. Add a spicy dip and a salad for a gourmet presentation.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Keyword Cod Fish Cakes, Fish Cakes

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 295kcal

Author Sonila

2 lbs cod fish
1 medium size red onion
4-5 green onions
4 celery stocks
2 carrots
1 tbsp capers
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tbsps mayonnaise
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tsp red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp paprika
2 tbsps olive oil
salt / pepper to taste
1 lemon for garnish
1 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided half for garnish and half to cook with veggies

Bake cod fish for about 20 minutes at 375 degrees F. Just add salt, pepper and drizzle the baking dish with a little olive oil. Once cooled down, then flake the fish with a fork. If using leftover cod fish from a previous meal, flake the fish and set aside.
Chop red onion, celery, carrots and green onions. Saute them until soft in 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add half a cup of freshly chopped parsley to the veggies as they cook. Add a little salt and pepper as well to incorporate into the flavor of the cooked veggies.
In a bowl mix cod flakes, sauteed veggies, capers, mayo, bread crumbs, mustard, seasonings and salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and remaining olive oil. Mix with a spoon until all ingredients are incorporated.
Make balls with the mixture to resemble big meatballs or crab cakes. Place them on parchment paper on a baking tray.
Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes until the cod cakes are golden brown. Serve with a dip of your choice, garnish with parsley and fresh lemon slices. Enjoy:)

Cod fish can be used from leftovers or baked from scratch then flaked to make the cod fish cakes.
You can use potatoes or bread crumbs to bind the fish cakes. Bread crumbs can be bought in store or made simply by blending stale bread.
Capers are not everyone's cup of tea, so you can skip this ingredient if you don't like the taste.
Adjust salt / pepper to taste.
Add herbs like dill to your liking, they'll enhance the taste.
Homemade mayo or olive oil mayo is healthier and keeps this dish closer to Mediterranean Diet standards.
Old Bay seasoning used mostly in crab cakes is a great seasoning for these fish cakes too in case you don't want to worry about red pepper flakes and paprika.