Fish Cakes with Cheese Filling

Recipe courtesy of Seafish, the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 (6-ounce) cod or coley fillets, skinned and finely cubed
3/4 pound potatoes, cooked and mashed
4 spring (green) onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
All-purpose flour, for dusting
4 ounces garlic and herb soft cheese or cheddar cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons light olive oil
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat the grill.
2. In a large bowl, mix the fish, potatoes, spring onions and parsley together.
3. Divide the mixture into 12 portions. Dust hands well with flour and shape the portions into rounds and then flatten into a "burger" shape.
4. Place a spoonful of cheese in the middle of 6 of the burgers, top with another burger, shape and mold both burgers to form one burger.
5. Coat the fish burgers in the egg and bread crumb mixture.
6. Cook under a moderate heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, basting lightly with the oil.
7. Garnish and serve with pita bread, a crunchy salad and a spoonful of relish, if desired.

Makes 6 (2-cake) servings.

"From sea to plate, Seafish delivers expert knowledge, skills and support which help the UK seafood industry secure a sustainable and profitable future."

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Seafish, the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority www.seafish.org.