Halibut Cakes Recipes

CLASSIC FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, except for the breadcrumbs, in a large bowl and mash until thoroughly combined.Form the mixture into 8 equal patties and roll them in the panko breadcrumbs. (You can make smaller patties if you prefer.) Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes or until they've firmed up.
• Heat some oil in a non-stick pan and fry the patties on each side for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
• Serve immediately with our BEST homemade tartar sauce!

HALIBUT CRAB CAKE ROULADE WITH A LEMON CREAM SAUCE, GREEN BEANS AND TRUFFLE ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the halibut crab cake roulade: In a skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Saute the shallots until soft. Add the bell peppers and let soften a little. Toss with the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes. Mix in the panko, crab, Dijon and paprika. Sprinkle the halibut with salt and pepper. Top with the crab cake mix. Roll and secure with toothpicks. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes.
• For the sauce: Simmer the heavy cream until reduced by half, mixing frequently so it doesn't scald. In a blender, blend the yolks on low. Slowly add the hot melted butter in a steady stream. Add lemon juice to taste. Mix in the reduced cream to stabilize the sauce.
• For the potatoes: Toss the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, and then toss with the rosemary and truffle oil.
• For the green beans: Blanch the beans in hot water. Toss in the butter, salt and pepper to taste. Season with lemon juice.
• Serve the halibut crab cake roulades with the lemon cream sauce, green beans and roasted potatoes.

MANUELA'S FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the halibut and salmon into a skillet or large saucepan, and pour in the milk. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes depending on the thickness of your fillets. Drain off milk, and set fish aside.
• When potatoes are done, drain, and place in a large bowl. Mash potatoes with one of the eggs and the butter until fairly smooth. Season with nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix in the fish, taking care not to break into too small of pieces.
• Beat the remaining egg, and place on a plate. Place bread crumbs on a separate plate. Lightly flour your hands, and form the fish mixture into patties. Dip each patty into the egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place the fish cakes on a plate, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Fry the fish cakes for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve fresh and hot.

HALIBUT CAKES

Steps:

• Mix together breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise and seasonings.
• Add Halibut and mix gently; If mixture is dry, add more maynnaise.
• Shape into 6 cakes and cook in hot oil until browned on each side (about 5 minutes).
• These Halibut Cakes may also be deep fried.

NOVA SCOTIA FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Put the fish and milk in a medium saucepan. Refrigerate at least an hour.
• Peel the potatoes and put in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are soft. Drain thoroughly, mash and season well with salt and pepper.
• In a small skillet, melt butter, add scallions and cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove the fish from the refrigerator and place over medium-low heat. Bring the milk to a simmer and cook the fish until flaky, 5 to 7 minutes; do not overcook. Remove from heat, drain off the milk and allow to cool. Using a fork, break the fish into large flakes.
• Lightly beat one of the eggs and stir into the cooled potato mixture with the scallions and Worcestershire sauce. Add the flaked fish and 1 tablespoon of the parsley and gently fold into the mixture. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Form patties about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick for entree portions, or 2 inches in diameter for appetizer portions.
• Beat the remaining 2 eggs in a small bowl and put the bread crumbs in another. Dip the patties first in the beaten egg and then the bread crumbs. Heat about 1/8 of an inch of oil in a frying pan, adding more as needed. Fry the patties for just a few minutes on each side until golden. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with the remaining parsley. Serve warm with lemon, tartar sauce, chutney or chowchow.

BAKED HALIBUT WITH CRISPY PANKO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir panko bread crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until evenly coated.
• Pour enough chicken stock into an oven-proof skillet to cover bottom; arrange halibut fillets in skillet. Drizzle lemon juice over fillets; season with salt and pepper. Spread a think layer of Dijon mustard over each fillet; press bread crumb mixture over mustard layer.
• Place skillet in the preheated oven and cook until fillets flake easily with a fork and topping is browned, about 20 minutes.

HALIBUT CAKES / PATTIES

Steps:

• 1. Mix bread crumbs (or Panko flakes) with egg, mayo, and seasonings (salt through dry mustard).
• 2. Gently mix in cooked halibut flakes.
• 3. Shape into small patties (3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inches thick) and fry in hot oil and butter, about 5 min. per side.
• 4. Drain on paper towels to absorb oil / butter; serve with tartar sauce or cocktail sauce and a wedge of lemon.