Serves: 8
Total Calories: 200

1 1/2 pounds catfish filets
1 large potato, peeled
2 eggs, beaten
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups finely crushed butter-flavor crackers
1 vegetable oil
Tartar sauce (optional)

Poach or bake the fish; drain well. Cover and chill thoroughly. Boil or bake potato; mash well. Flake fish into a large bowl. Add potato, eggs, onion, parsley, hot pepper sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil; mix well. Shape mixture into 8 patties. Coat with cracker crumbs. Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet; add the patties. Cook until evenly browned and heated through. Serve with tartar sauce, if desired.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 200
Calories from Fat: 36

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