Easy Salmon and Potato Fish Cakes

About this recipe

Fish cakes are a great way to make a little salmon go a long way. Cooked salmon is flaked through creamy mashed potato with spring onion, lemon and parsley, shaped into patties, crumbed and pan-fried until crisp. Serve with salad and a squeeze of lemon.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until tender. Drain well and mash.

   15 min

2. 2

   Step 2

   Meanwhile, cook the salmon in a covered pan with 2 cm of simmering water for 8 minutes. Drain, remove the skin and flake.

   8 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Mix the mash, salmon, spring onion, parsley and lemon zest. Season well and shape into 8 patties.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Dip each patty in beaten egg, then breadcrumbs. Chill for 20 minutes.

   20 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish cakes for 3–4 minutes each side until golden and hot through.

   7 min

6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve with spinach and lemon wedges.