Easy and tasty recipe: Delicious Codfish Cakes
Here’s an easy and tasty Codfish Cakes recipe — crispy outside, soft and flavorful inside 😋
Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
🐟 Easy & Delicious Codfish Cakes
⏱ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 10–12 minutes
- Total: ~30 minutes
🍽 Servings
- 8–10 cakes
📝 Ingredients
- 300 g codfish fillets (fresh or soaked salted cod)
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt (only if using fresh cod)
- 2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for binding)
- Oil for frying
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Codfish
- Fresh cod: Boil for 5–7 minutes until cooked, then flake.
- Salted cod: Soak overnight (change water 2–3 times), then boil and flake.
Remove all bones carefully.
2️⃣ Make the Mixture
- In a bowl, combine flaked cod and mashed potatoes.
- Add onion, garlic, egg, parsley, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix well until combined.
- If mixture feels soft, add breadcrumbs.
3️⃣ Shape the Cakes
- Form small round or oval patties.
- Slightly flatten them for even cooking.
4️⃣ Fry the Codfish Cakes
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry cakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Serve with garlic mayo, tartar sauce, or lemon wedges
- Pair with salad or fries
- Great inside sandwiches or wraps
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes for a lighter version
- Air-fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes, flipping once
- Add a little lemon zest for extra freshness
