Crimean Fish Cakes

Name: Crimean Fish Cakes
Cuisine: Ukraine
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 (8-ounce) skate fillet; 2 scallions including green tops, finely chopped; ⅓ cup fine dry breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or sunflower oil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or sunflower oil; 8 ounces fresh small shrimp, shelled and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 to 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 extra-large egg yolks

Kryms’ki sichenyky z ryby

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Ukrainian Cookbook

By Annette Ogrodnik Corona

Published 2020

About

Here is an example of seafood served in Crimea. These fish cakes feature finely chopped skate and shrimp. I have paired them with a great yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) skate fillet
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3

Europe
Ukraine
Bakhchysaray
Crimea
Starter
Pescatarian
Eastern Europe

Method

Season the skate fillet on both sides with salt and black pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, and gently sauté the skate until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove the skate from the pan, let cool, shred, and reserve.

Sauté the scallions in th