Today’s Tasty Pick! Freshly made fish cakes recipe

Happy Friday! We have made it to the last day of February, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious homemade meal? Fish cakes!

These crispy, golden fish cakes are the perfect way to kick off the weekend and you can serve them with a zesty dip or a fresh side salad.

Now, wanna try out this freshly made fish cakes recipe? Let’s get to it!

Ingredients for the recipe

• 2 cups cooked fish (hake, cod, or tuna), flaked
• 1 cup mashed potatoes (cooled)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra freshness)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise or 1 tsp Dijon mustard (for extra moisture)
• 2 tbsp flour (for dusting)
• 2 tbsp oil (for frying)

Method

1. Prepare the mixture – In a large bowl, mix the flaked fish, mashed potatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, paprika, and breadcrumbs. Stir in the beaten egg and mayonnaise/mustard until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
2. Shape the fish cakes – Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties. Lightly dust each one with flour, then coat in extra breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
3. Chill (optional but recommended) – Place the fish cakes in the fridge for about 20 minutes. This helps them hold their shape while frying.
4. Fry until golden – Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the fish cakes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve & enjoy – Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or a fresh side salad.

Tip: These also work great in a burger bun with some slaw for a fun twist!

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