Description
Pan Fried Cod Crab Cakes combine the delicate flavor of fresh cod with the richness of crab meat, seasoned to perfection and pan-fried until golden and crispy. These cakes are a delicious twist on the classic crab cake, perfect for appetizers, dinner, or a seafood feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb cod fillets, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 lb crab meat (fresh or canned, drained and flaked)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, flake the cod fillets with a fork until finely shredded.
- Gently mix in the crab meat, making sure it’s evenly distributed. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and the beaten egg. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Add breadcrumbs and parsley, and mix gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The mixture should hold together when formed into patties. If it’s too wet, add more breadcrumbs to reach a firm consistency.
- Form the mixture into small cakes, about 2–3 inches in diameter. You should get about 6-8 cakes, depending on size.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cod crab cakes to the pan in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining cakes.
- Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon, a side of tartar sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with a tangy lemon aioli or a dollop of cocktail sauce.
- If you don’t have cod, you can substitute with other mild white fish like haddock or tilapia.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg