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Gefilte Fish Cakes

Gefilte Fish Cakes with Horseradish Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf frozen gefilte fish defrosted (22-ounce) or 1 (24-ounce) jar, drained
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 ½ cup light mayonnaise divided
  • 4 tablespoon chopped dill
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed Manischewitz matzo
  • Canola oil for frying
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 4 tablespoon prepared horseradish

Instructions

  • 1 In a large bowl combine gefilte fish, peppers, onions, celery, ½ cup mayonnaise, dill, salt, pepper, egg and matzo and stir well to combine. Using slightly wet hands, scoop ¼ cup and form into patties. Place on a sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes before frying.
  • 2 Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Fry patties in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. (Can be kept warm in the oven at 250° F).
  • 4 In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice and horseradish and stir. To serve, plate 2 cakes on a small plate and garnish with a tablespoon of horseradish sauce.