Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Tapas Captain Duarte's Salt Cod Cakes 4.4 (40) 38 Reviews 13 Photos Based on my father-in-law's recipe, these fish cakes use salt cod. Trust me; it is worth the effort to find salt cod. The slight saltiness of the cod brings out a whole new dimension of flavor in this salt cod recipe. Who knows fish better than a Portuguese fishing captain? Even Emeril would be proud! Serve with a good tartar sauce. Submitted by NainInCandia Updated on May 9, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 13 13 13 13 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 9 hrs Servings: 6 Yield: 18 cod cakes Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound salted cod fish 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning ground black pepper to taste ½ cup chopped fresh parsley 2 eggs, beaten 1 large onion, finely chopped ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup olive oil for frying Directions Place salt cod into a bowl and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for 8 hours; pour off water and replace it with fresh water every 2 hours. After soaking cod for 8 hours, rinse in cold water and cut into 3-inch portions. Place cod and potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender and cod flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Place potatoes and cod into a mixing bowl. Season with seafood seasoning, pepper, and parsley; roughly mash with a potato masher. Stir in eggs and onion until evenly combined; there should still be pieces of cod and potato in mixture. Place flour into a shallow bowl. Form cod mixture into golf ball-sized pieces and roll in flour. Press between your palms to flatten slightly. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook cod cakes in hot oil until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Editor's Note The nutrition data for this recipe includes all of the salt that has been rinsed from the cod and the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 48 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 396 Calories 5g Fat 32g Carbs 54g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 396 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 177mg 59% Sodium 5436mg 236% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 2g Protein 54g 107% Vitamin C 35mg 39% Calcium 160mg 12% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 1721mg 37% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.