Poaching Recipes

Name: Catfish Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds catfish fillets; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 large potato, peeled, cooked and mashed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 cups finely crushed butter-flavored crackers; Canola oil; Tartar sauce, optional

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Catfish Cakes

4 reviews

These cakes are crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside—a real treat! I like to serve them with hush puppies and coleslaw. I developed the recipe to put to good use all the catfish we catch at our lake cabin. —Jan Campbell, Hattiesburg, Mississippi