Cod Fish Cakes With Spicy Cheesy Grits

Name: Cod Fish Cakes With Spicy Cheesy Grits
Ingredients: 4 thick filet of cod; 1 c sugar; 2 Tbsp salt; 3 medium potatoes, peeled, sliced; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1 Tbsp old bay seasoning; 1 Tbsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp celery salt; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp garlic powder; 1 Tbsp dill, dried; 1 egg; 1 c bread crumbs; 8-9 saltine cracker crumbs; 1 c grits, quick-cooking; 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2-3 dash(es) liquid smoke flavoring; 1 small jar pimentos; 1-2 Tbsp butter; · salt and pepper