Lake Superior Whitefish Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 lb. whitefish fillets
    1/2 c. diced onion
    1 egg or 2 egg whites
    3 Tbsp. flour
    1/3 c. milk
    1 tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt
    1 c. bread crumbs (to roll)
    vegetable oil (to cook)
    1/4 tsp. thyme
    turmeric (sprinkle)
    1/4 tsp. marjoram
    1/4 tsp. ground mustard
    1/4 tsp. nutmeg
    1/4 tsp. mace
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    1/4 tsp. tarragon
Preparation
    Using chopping board, chop whitefish into flakes, putting in bowl as you go.
    Chop onion; add to bowl.
    Beat egg.
    Stir into fish mixture.
    Stir in flour and spices.
    Gradually add milk, stirring until mixture is light and fluffy.
    Heat oil at 375\u00b0
    or when a drop of water sizzles.
    Dip spoon in cold water, then in fish mixture to scoop out cakes.
    Roll in bread to cover.
    Fry in hot oil turning once, about 4 minutes
    on each side, depending on how large they are.
    Drain on paper towel before serving.
    Great with a cheese sauce, creamed peas, tartar sauce or a brown butter sauce.
    Also great as an appetizer served hot or cold (making smaller balls).

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