Catfish Cakes

• 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)

1. In a large bowl mash the cooked catfish fillets.
2. Add in all remaining ingredients except flour; mix to combine (adding in more Cajun seasoning if desired and salt and pepper to taste).
3. Shape into 8 patties.
4. Place flour onto a plate then dredge the cakes into the flour to coat on both sides.
5. 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).
6. Place onto paper towels.

catfish fillet, green onion, garlic, yellow mustard, miracle, cajun seasoning, crackers, egg, black pepper, parsley, flour, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/catfish-cakes-212749 (may not work)