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Salt Cod Fish Cakes

These traditional salt cod fish cakes are a wonderful way to enjoy a classic high-protein seafood dish. By combining flaked salt cod with a base of mashing potatoes and sweet parsnip, you create a beautifully textured interior that contrasts perfectly with the golden, crisp breadcrumb coating. This recipe elevates the humble fish cake into something more refined, offering a deep, savoury flavour that works brilliantly as a weekend lunch or a midweek supper.

Ideal for those looking for a nutritious, homemade meal, these fish cakes can be prepared in advance and chilled until you are ready to fry. The addition of parsnip adds a subtle earthiness and natural sweetness that balances the saltiness of the fish. Serve them warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon, a dollop of tartare sauce, or a simple crisp green salad for a balanced and satisfying plate.

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Ingredients for Salt Cod Fish Cakes

  • 450g skinless boneless salt cod (preferably centre-cut)

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (230g )

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 450g russet (baking) potatoes

  • 1 parsnip (110g)

  • 1/2 cucharaditas de pimienta negra

  • 1 huevo grande, ligeramente batido

  • 120ml plain dry bread crumbs

  • 45ml de aceite vegetal

Soak cod in a large bowl with cold water to cover by 2 inches, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, 1 to 3 days .

Drain cod and transfer to a 3- to 4-quart pot with fresh water to cover by 2 inches. Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat. (Cod should just flake; do not boil, or it will become tough.) Drain in a colander.

Cook onion in 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Peel potatoes and parsnip. Halve parsnip lengthwise and remove core if tough. Cut potatoes and parsnip into 1-inch pieces and steam together in a steamer over boiling water in a large pot, covered, until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. 3Add to cooked onions and coarsely mash, then cool slightly. Flake cod and stir into potato mixture along with salt to taste and pepper. Stir in egg until just combined.

Put bread crumbs in a shallow baking dish.

Form rounded 1/4-cup scoops of cod mixture into 12 (3-inch-diameter) cakes and transfer to a sheet of wax paper. Gently dredge fish cakes in bread crumbs to coat and transfer to a wax-paper-lined tray. Chill, covered with plastic wrap, at least 30 minutes.

Precalienta el horno a 93°C.

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides. Cook 4 fish cakes, turning over once, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes total.

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in middle of oven. Wipe skillet clean and cook remaining fish cakes in 2 batches, adding 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil per additional batch.

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  • 28 Ene 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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