Description
Bluefish doesn’t have to taste fishy! Here’s a recipe that will win thumbs-up even from people who say they don’t like fish. It’s like crab cakes, made with bluefish instead of crabmeat. Garnish with a sprig of parsley and a slice of lemon.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless bluefish filets
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced celery
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as
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- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
Instructions
- Trim dark parts from the fish and discard. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; drop fillets in and cook until white and flaky
- 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool
- about 5 minutes. Flake with a fork.
- Mix panko
- eggs
- red bell pepper
- onion
- celery
- mustard
- seafood seasoning
- salt
- garlic powder
- and black pepper into the bowl with the flaked fish. Stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time
- just until mixture holds together. Form into 6 equal-size patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer patties carefully to the skillet. Fry
- turning once
- until golden brown
- 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- minced garlic
- lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning. Serve aioli sauce alongside patties.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 6