Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes Catfish Cakes 4.4 (247) 192 Reviews 16 Photos Catfish cakes are a delicious alternative to Maryland crab cakes. Plus, catfish is cheaper than crabmeat. Recipe by Bobbie Kaye Updated on December 7, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 16 16 16 16 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 patties Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound catfish fillets 2 ½ cups coarsely crushed buttery round crackers 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large egg 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip) 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed Directions Place catfish in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and drain water. Mash fish in the saucepan. Stir in crackers, onion, egg, salad dressing, mustard, and Old Bay until evenly blended. Form into 8 patties. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 481 Calories 28g Fat 43g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 481 % Daily Value * Total Fat 28g 36% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 50mg 17% Sodium 755mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 5g Protein 14g Vitamin C 1mg 7% Calcium 58mg 4% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 171mg 4% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved