Fish Cakes with Tarragon Mayo
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
- 2 russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 onion
- 1 pinch dried thyme
- 1 pound cod fillet
- 2 large eggs
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 zest and juicelemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 4 scallions
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 to 6 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise and tarragon together. Cover and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve with the fish cakes.
- Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil, adjust the heat to a simmer, and cook for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.,In a colander, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. With a potato masher, coarsely mash them. Set aside.
- Sprinkle the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. In a wide skillet, place the onions, bay leaf, and thyme. Place the fish on top of the onions. (If your fish still has the skin on it, place it skin side up.) Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and enough water to barely cover the fish. Cover with a lid.,Over medium heat, bring the water to a simmer. Simmer the fish for 2 to 3 minutes. The fish may be done at this point, but if not, set it aside, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until it is opaque. The cooking time will vary according to the thickness of the fish. Transfer it to a plate to cool. With a fork or your fingers, break the fish into large flakes.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, additional fresh herbs of your choice, mustard, capers, and scallions. Mix to blend them. Add the mashed potatoes and stir until the ingredients are combined. Add the fish and panko, and stir to combine.
- Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape them into patties that are about 3 inches wide and 1-inch thick. Refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour or for up to 1 day.
- Set a rack 4 inches from the broiler element and preheat the boiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush generously with oil. Place the patties on the baking sheet and brush the tops with oil. Broil for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown.,Remove the pan from the oven and flip the patties over. Brush the tops with more oil. Broil for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned. Serve hot with tarragon mayonnaise or tartar sauce.,Did you love this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!
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