Thrifty fishcakes recipe

Thrifty fishcakes

These fishcakes are not only delicious but with a few simple ingredients and some leftovers from your fridge, you can create flavourful and satisfying fishcakes that are perfect for any day of the week.

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  • Serves 2
  • 35 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 733 calories / serving

  • Freezable

Ingredients

  • 50g leftover leaves, such as spinach or watercress, plus extra to serve (optional)
  • 350-400g leftover homemade or readymade potato salad
  • 212g tin pink salmon, drained, skin and large bones removed
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 tbsp golden breadcrumbs
  • 1½ tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

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Each serving contains

Energy
3040kJ 733.0kcal
37%
Fat
44g
high62%
Saturates
5g
low27%
Salt
2.2g
high36%
Sugars
4g
low4%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 45.5gProtein 36.1gFibre 4.4g

Method

  1. Put the leaves in a colander and pour over boiling water to wilt. Squeeze out the water with the back of a spoon and drain on kitchen paper to remove any liquid. Crush the potato salad pieces a little with a potato masher or fork. Mix with the salmon and wilted leaves; season. Divide into 8 and shape into patties.
  2. Put the fl our, egg and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Coat each fishcake in fl our, then dip in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are all evenly covered. Transfer to a plate and put in the fridge for 15 mins.
  3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a mediumhigh heat and cook the fishcakes for 8-10 mins, turning halfway, until golden brown and piping hot throughout.

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