Fried Speckled Trout Cakes
This fried speckled trout recipe turns fresh trout fillets into crisp, golden fish cakes with herbs, vegetables, and a light coating that fries up beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 pound speckled trout filets, (boneless, skinless, and roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, small dice
- 1/2 cup onion, small dice
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup masa harina or all purpose flour, (for dusting the cakes)
- oil for frying (as needed)
Instructions
- Remove any bones and skin from the trout fillets if needed, then roughly chop the fish.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic, and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with the remaining ingredients, except the masa harina (or flour, if using) and the frying oil. Mix well, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Form into cakes and dust each side lightly with masa harina or flour. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to rest.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to fill the bottom of the pan by about 1/4 inch.
- Fry the cakes about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
- Transfer to paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
NOTES
- Chill the mixture before forming the cakes, so they hold together better.
- Masa harina gives the outside a little more crunch, but all-purpose flour works just fine.
- Don't overcrowd the pan, or the cakes can go soft instead of crisp. Work in batches if needed.
- Uncooked cakes freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Eat leftovers within two days. Reheat in a 325 degree F oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1233IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 6mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Nutrition is per serving.
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