Halibut Cakes (Croquettes)
Something delicious to make with leftover halibut or cod or any white fish. My Alaskan family and extended family in the lower 48 love these.
vegetable oil, divided
¼
cup
skinless, boneless halibut fillets
1
pound
salt and ground black pepper to taste
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shredded Italian cheese blend
1
cup
egg
1
mayonnaise, or more as needed
¼
cup
minced onion
¼
cup
lemon juice
2
tablespoons
panko bread crumbs
2
tablespoons
Worcestershire sauce
1
tablespoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
dry mustard
1
teaspoon
seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1
teaspoon
panko bread crumbs
¾
cup
 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add halibut fillets; season with salt and pepper. Cook until flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Flake into small chunks.
  Mix Italian cheese blend, egg, mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dry mustard, and seafood seasoning together in a large bowl. Gently mix in flaked halibut, adding more mayonnaise if the mixture seems dry.
  Pour 3/4 cup bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Shape halibut mixture into 6 cakes and dip both sides in bread crumbs to coat.
  Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add halibut cakes and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
