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Atlantic Canadian Cod Cakes

Crisp fish cakes made with flaky cod, potato, green onion and a little mustard.

Atlantic Canadian Cod Cakes prepared dish
Prep25 minCook20 minServes4LevelEasy
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Before you start

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Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 9 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 45 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Chill shaped cakes for 20 minutes if the mixture feels soft.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Poach the cod gently until opaque and flake it into a bowl.

  2. 02

    Boil potatoes until tender, drain and mash them dry.

  3. 03

    Mix cod, potato, green onion, mustard, egg, parsley, salt and pepper.

  4. 04

    Shape into eight cakes and coat lightly with breadcrumbs.

  5. 05

    Pan-fry in oil over medium heat until browned and hot through.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This original method was written by RecipeVella Editorial, researched with Parks Canada . Text: Original RecipeVella editorial text. Image: Public domain, credited to amanderson2; view original image record .

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