Prep Time:30 mins
Understanding food allergies and intolerances
Fish cakes
Cooking Time:15 mins
Serves:4 Adults
Cost:Low
Fish cakes are a great way of getting fish into your diet and a great way of using leftovers!
About this recipe
This recipe was adapted from 101+ Square Meals
Ingredients
- 350g / 12 oz. cooked white flaked fish, like cod or whiting
- 6 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 25g / 1 oz. of low-fat margarine, melted
- 2 dessertspoons of chopped parsley
- 1 dessertspoon of vegetable oil
- 2 medium eggs
- 75g / 3 oz. of brown breadcrumbs, around 3 slices
- 2 dessertspoons of plain flour
- Pinch of ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- Place the flaked fish, potatoes, margarine, parsley, pepper and 1 beaten egg in a bowl and mix gently with a fork
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes
- Roll into a ‘snake’ like shape on a floured surface
- Cut into 8 portions and shape each into a flat round shape
- Beat the second egg, dip the cakes in this then coat in breadcrumbs
- Grill the fish cakes on a medium heat until golden brown on each side
What you will need
- Frying pan
- Masher
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve two cakes per person with tossed green salad
"Fish is an excellent source of protein and omega-3"
