INGREDIENTS
1 lb. flounder fillets
3 TBSP. butter
1/3 cup flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
Panko breadcrumbs
1 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 TBSP. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Vegetable oil and butter for frying
DIRECTIONS
Place flounder fillets in a single layer in a large saucepan and add just enough water to cover.
Bring just to a simmer.
Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat; let fish cool in stock.
In a heavy saucepan, melt butter on stovetop.
Add flour, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes.
Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.
Stir in the Old Bay, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic powder.
In a bowl, flake fillets; add cream sauce, 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs, bell pepper, green onion, lemon juice and pepper sauce.
Shape mixture into cakes.
Coat with additional Panko breadcrumbs.
In a heavy skillet, heat 1 TBSP. each of oil and butter per batch over medium heat on stovetop.
Cook cakes for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Repeat with remaining cakes.
Yield 8 cakes.
