Catfish Cakes

Crispy, flavorful, and full of southern charm, these Catfish Cakes are a delightful twist on classic seafood patties that will impress any crowd. Made with tender, flaky catfish fillets combined with a medley of fresh ingredients like green onions, parsley, and a zesty squeeze of lemon juice, these cakes are seasoned to perfection with Old Bay, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne for just the right amount of kick. Held together with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and a hint of Dijon mustard, they fry up beautifully golden and crispy in a hot skillet. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer, these catfish cakes shine when served warm with tartar sauce, a lemon wedge, or alongside a crisp garden salad. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe balances ease and elegance, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams catfish fillets, cooked and flaked
• 120 grams breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 60 grams mayonnaise
• 15 grams Dijon mustard
• 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
• 15 grams parsley, finely chopped
• 15 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by cooking the catfish fillets using your preferred method (baking, steaming, or poaching). Once cooked, let them cool slightly, then flake the fish into small pieces with a fork.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked catfish, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients gently but thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed. If the mixture is too crumbly, add a little more mayonnaise or breadcrumbs as needed.

Step 4

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 8 even cakes or patties, about 2.5 cm thick.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 6

Working in batches if necessary, place the catfish cakes in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Step 7

Once cooked, transfer the catfish cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 8

Serve warm with tartar sauce, a wedge of lemon, or a simple side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(818.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1877.7

Total Fat 113.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27.2g
Cholesterol 548.3mg	0%
Sodium 5514.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 109.0g	0%

Vitamin D 953.8IU	0%
Calcium 204.5mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1733.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 24.1%