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