1lb
fresh monkfish, haddock, swordfish or cod fillet
1/4 tsp
coarse salt
1 small
carrot, peeled
1 small
onion, peeled and quartered
1/4-1/3 cup
flour
3/4 cup
fine breadcrumbs
1/2 cup or more
vegetable oil for frying
lemon wedges
melted butter
Directions
In a bowl, moisten the fresh breadcrumbs with the milk. Mix in 1 egg, sea salt, pepper, parsley and cheese. Set aside.
Place the fish in a shallow pan with 3 cups of water, coarse salt, carrot and onion; simmer until fish easily flakes, about 8–10 minutes.
With a slotted spatula, carefully lift the fish out of the water and place the fish in a bowl to cool to room temperature. Dice the carrot and add to the breadcrumb mixture. Discard the water and onion. Using a fork, flake the fish, then add it to the breadcrumb mixture and mix well.
Put the flour and fine breadcrumbs on separate plates. In a small bowl, beat the remaining eggs.
Divide the fish mixture evenly into 8 balls, forming them with your hands. Roll each ball in the flour and shake off the excess. Coat the balls in the beaten egg, then roll them in the fine breadcrumbs, coating the balls evenly. Place the balls on a plate and press down slightly with your hand to flatten a little.
Heat the vegetable oil in a saute pan and when hot, fry the fish cakes in the oil until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on brown paper and serve hot, accompanied by melted butter and lemon wedges.
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