Simple Fish Cakes
Delight in the savory aroma of these flavorful fish cakes made with a delicate blend of fish fillets, a hearty mix of mashed potatoes, and a hint of fragrant herbs. Every bite offers a satisfying crunch on the outside, giving way to a tender and moist center that is sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy these golden brown patties as a delectable main course that is both comforting and irresistibly delicious.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 small onion , finely chopped
- 500g fish fillets, skinned
- 350ml white wine or fish stock
- 500g mashed potatoes
- parsley , tarragon or dill or a mix chopped to make 1-2 tbsp
- flour for dusting
- 1 egg , beaten
- fresh or dried breadcrumb , to coat
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in boiling water until just tender. Drain well and return to the pan on a low heat. Heat for another minute or two to evaporate excess liquid. Mash the potato with a small knob of butter. Allow to cool.
- Put the fish spring onions and milk in a shallow dish, cover with cling film and cook in the microwave for 1 ½ - 2 mins until just cooked. If you don’t have a microwave, put everything in a saucepan and gently cook until just opaque and cooked through.
- Drain the fish and spring onions through a fine sieve. Gently mix through the potatoes, avoiding breaking up the fish too much, along with the sweetcorn, cheddar and a generous grind of black pepper. Form into 6 - 8 patties. The cooler the mash potato is when you do this, the easier it will be to form the patties as the mixture will be very soft when warm.
- Pour the egg on one plate and scatter flour on the other. Dip the patties in egg and then flour and arrange on a sheet of baking paper on a tray. Put the patties in the fridge for at least half an hour to firm up if the patties feel very soft. At this point you can freeze the patties, wrapped individually. Defrost throughly before moving onto the next stage.
- Heat a large frying pan with a generous glug of olive oil. When the oil is hot, carefully lower the fish cakes into the pan. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes or until golden brown underneath and then carefully flip them over. Fry for another 5 - 7 minutes or until golden on the bottom and heated all the way through.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 352 calories
- Fat Content: 18.4 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.7 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 2.5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2.5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 22.5 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.7 milligram of sodium
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