Catfish Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb catfish fillet (cooked and cooled)
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning (can use more)
2 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (or use similar buttery crackers)
1 egg, slightly beaten
black pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley (optional)
flour, for coating
oil (for frying)

Preparation

In a large bowl mash the cooked catfish fillets.
Add in all remaining ingredients except flour; mix to combine (adding in more Cajun seasoning if desired and salt and pepper to taste).
Shape into 8 patties.
Place flour onto a plate then dredge the cakes into the flour to coat on both sides.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then fry four cakes at a time in hot oil turning once until golden brown (about 3 minutes on each side).
Place onto paper towels.