Tilapia Fish Cake Recipe

1 In a microwave safe bowl, place tilapia fillets. Pour in enough water to cover the fish only halfway. Cover with plastic wrap, poke holes in it, and microwave on High 3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Remove from the microwave, drain, and let cool enough to touch. Flake the fish and transfer to a large bowl. 

2 Add cream cheese, cashews, 1/2 cup panko, 1 egg, salt, and ground pepper, to taste. Mix well, breaking up fish as needed. Cook a portion to test for seasoning, and adjust accordingly. Form into balls then flatten into patties.

3 Prepare breading station: Beat remaining egg in a shallow plate, and dump remaining panko breadcrumbs in another. Dredge each patty in flour, dip in beaten egg, and then coat with panko. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining patties.

4 Heat oil for deep frying over medium heat. Cooking in batches, deep fry patties in hot oil, until browned. Drain on a rack over paper towels. Keep warm. Serve with sriracha mayo.