Fish

Catfish Cakes   These cakes are crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside�a real treat! I like to serve them with hush puppies and coleslaw. I developed the recipe to put to good use all the catfish we catch at our lake cabin. �Jan Campbell, Purvis, Mississippi yield 8 servings.

ingredients 1-1/2 pounds catfish fillets 2 eggs, beaten 1 large potato, peeled, cooked and mashed 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 2 cups finely crushed butter-flavored crackers Vegetable oil Tartar sauce, optional

directions Poach or bake catfish fillets. Drain and refrigerate. Flake cooled fish into a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, potato, onion, parsley, hot pepper sauce, garlic, salt, pepper and basil; mix well. Shape into eight patties; coat with cracker crumbs. Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet. Cook patties, a few at a time, until browned on both sides and heated through. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.

Paula in California

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