Fish Cakes Taft Street Style

I’m a sucker for fresh fish, and everything is better with bacon. This recipe combines the two, and when washed down with a class of Taft Street Russian River Sauvignon Blanc satisfaction is achieved.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound fresh fish (I like rock cod)
  • 2/3 cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • A handful of cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices thick bacon
  • Olive oil

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place fish, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, cilantro and salt and pepper in food processor and pulse until well combined.
  2. Form into four patties each about an inch thick.
  3. Partially cook bacon, and wrap each patty with a bacon strip, using a toothpick to fasten.
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet and cook patties until browned, 6 or 7 minutes. Flip and brown other sides (the bacon will be fully cooked now).

Serve with a seasonal salad and enjoy with a glass of Taft Street Sauvignon Blanc.