RR's Cod Croquettes

Cod Croquettes

Salt
1 lemon
1 1/4 pounds fresh cod
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning blend (2/3 palmful), such as Old Bay brand
2 ribs celery and their greens, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
2-3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (a few sprigs), chopped
3-4 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley (a handful), chopped
Black pepper
1 egg
2 cups plain breadcrumbs

Bring 1/2-inch water to a simmer in a large nonstick skillet. Zest a lemon and reserve. Cut lemon and season the fish with some lemon juice and salt and add to the simmering water. Cover pan and cook fish for eight minutes.

Remove and flake fish into a bowl. Discard water and wipe out pan, returning it to medium heat. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the pan. Add reserved lemon zest, seafood seasoning, celery, onion, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper to fish. Add egg and one cup of the breadcrumbs. Form eight fish patties and toss in remaining breadcrumbs to set the patties.

Cook the patties in the oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.

Note: By all means make sure you use fresh herbs... Also, I forgot the bay seasoning and it was still good, but I bet it would be even better with it..darn! Also, I didn't fool with the potatoes and gravy in the original recipe.


Recipe reprinted from Rachael Ray.