Codfish Cakes I

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
 * Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 2 large stalks celery, chopped
 * 1 small onion, chopped
 * 1½ cups fresh bread crumbs (about 3 slices bread)
 * 1 lb cod fillet
 * 1 large egg, lightly beaten
 * 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
 * 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
 * ¼ tsp hot pepper sauce
 * ½ tsp salt
 * lemon wedges

Directions

 * 1) In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
 * 2) Add celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat.
 * 4) Place two-thirds of bread crumbs on waxed paper.
 * 5) Place remaining crumbs in medium bowl.
 * 6) With tweezers, remove any bones from cod.
 * 7) With large chef's knife, finely chop fish; add to bowl with bread crumbs.
 * 8) Stir in celery-onion mixture, egg, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, pepper sauce, and salt until well combined.
 * 9) Shape fish mixture into four 3-inch patties (mixture will be very soft and moist).
 * 10) Refrigerate patties until firm, at least 30 minutes.
 * 11) Wipe skillet clean.
 * 12) Use bread crumbs on waxed paper to coat patties, patting crumbs to cover.
 * 13) In same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-low heat until hot.
 * 14) Add patties to skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
 * 15) Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional information
Per serving (¼ of recipe):
 * About 298 Calories | 24g Protein | 16g Fat | 105mg Cholesterol | 565mg Sodium | 15g Carbs
 * Diabetic exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat | 1 starch/bread