- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound halibut fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add halibut fillets; season with salt and pepper. Cook until flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Flake into small chunks.
- Whisk mayonnaise, egg, and mustard together in a large bowl. Mix in oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Stir in flaked halibut and bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 6 cakes.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add halibut cakes and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.