Bluefish Patties with Quick Aioli Sauce

Bluefish doesn't have to taste fishy! Here's a recipe that will win thumbs-up even from people who say they don't like fish. It's like crab cakes, made with bluefish instead of crabmeat. Garnish with a sprig of parsley and a slice of lemon.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 387 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon minced celery
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
• 1 pound skinless bluefish filets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Trim dark parts from the fish and discard. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; drop fillets in and cook until white and flaky, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool, about 5 minutes. Flake with a fork.

Step 2

Mix panko, eggs, red bell pepper, onion, celery, mustard, seafood seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into the bowl with the flaked fish. Stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time, just until mixture holds together. Form into 6 equal-size patties.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer patties carefully to the skillet. Fry, turning once, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Step 4

Whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning. Serve aioli sauce alongside patties.