Cod Cakes (Easy Cod Fish Cakes)
These easy Cod Cakes are made with fresh cod, lemon juice, dill, and Old Bay seasoning, then pan-seared until golden and crispy on the outside. A quick and flavorful cod fish cake recipe that's perfect as an appetizer, light dinner, or protein-packed meal prep option.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh cod fillets as high quality as possible
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ cup breadcrumbs sub almond flour or panko
- ¼ cup celery minced
- ¼ cup green onions minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill tightly packed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1½ teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon butter sub ghee
Instructions
- Prep Cod: Place 1.5 pounds fresh cod fillets into a food processor and pulse a few times until broken up (don't pulse too many times, you still want it pretty chunky).
- Mix: Transfer the cod into a medium mixing bowl and add 2 eggs, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup celery, ¼ cup green onions, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1½ teaspoons old bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix to combine.
- Freeze: Divide into approx. 7 equal sized ball and then gently compress into a patties - approx. 1 inch thick. Place on a plate and put in the freezer for 10-15 minutes - this will help them hold their form.
- Cook: Heat a cast iron skillet to medium high heat, add ½ tablespoon butter to melt, place cod cakes in the pan, and reduce heat to medium. Let cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 140℉.
- Serve: Let rest 5 minutes and then garnish with fresh dill and serve with homemade tartar sauce (or Whole30 tartar sauce).
Notes
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Serving: perfect for dipping, we love to serve them with Classic Homemade Tartar Sauce, Whole30 tartar sauce, aioli, or a cilantro lime crema.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
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