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Crispy Fish Cakes

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins

Tender and flakey on the inside, crispy on the outside. This is definitely going to be a big hit for tots and adults

 450 g any white fish
  cup milk
  cup water
 1 bay leaf
 300 g sweet potatoes or regular potatoes
 ½ tsp lemon zest
 ¼ cup parsley or coriander (chopped)
 salt to taste
 1 tbsp mayonnaise (Posh Nosh is always preferable:))
 ½ tbsp mustard
 ½ lime juice
 1 egg
 flour for shaping
 80 g toasted breadcrumbs
 2 tbsp oil
 lemon wedges (for garnish)
 mixed greens (for serving)
1

Place the fish, milk, water & bay leaf in a sauce pan. Simmer it over a low heat for around 10 minutes or till the fish is just cooked through. Lift the fish out and let it cool.

2

Roughly mash your sweet/regular potatoes.

3

In a bowl, break apart the fish into medium chunks. Mix it gently with the potatoes, lemon zest, coriander & salt.

4

Now add in the mayonnaise, lime juice and mustard. Mix till just combined.

5

Beat the egg till frothy and pour it into a shall plate. Form the fish mixture into patties and first dip it on both sides into the egg.

6

Then scatter some flour on both sides.

7

Then place it onto the breadcrumb mixture and pat down firmly on both sides so that the breadcrumbs cover all sides of the fish cakes.

8

Heat up the oil in a pan and pan fry the fish cakes on both sides till golden brown and crisp. Serve them warm on a bed of mixed greens and garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.9g19%
Cholesterol 82mg28%
Sodium 286mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 42.5g15%

Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 26.5g53%

Calcium 6%
Iron 13%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.