Smoky fishcakes with oat crumb

Smoky fishcakes with oat crumb

Give your fish cakes an extra crunch with this oaty recipe

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Plus 20 mins chilling

Method

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 mins until tender, drain, then return to the pan. Mash quickly over a gentle heat until the potatoes become quite dry, then transfer to a large bowl. Put the fish in a microwave-proof dish with a couple of spoonfuls of water, cover with cling film, then cook on Medium for 2-3 mins until the fish flakes easily. Gently peel away the skin, then flake into the potatoes in large chunks.
  2. Mix in the spring onions, 2 tbsp of tartare sauce and some seasoning, then shape into 4 cakes. Briefly whizz the oats in a food processor until slightly crumbly-looking, then tip onto a plate. Dip the fish cakes into the egg, then into the oats to coat. Chill for 20 mins to firm up.
  3. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan, then fry the cakes for 5 mins on each side until golden and hot. Serve with the leftover tartare and a green salad.
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Whole oats

A great source of fibre and renowned for their heart-healthy benefits. Introduce more into your diet by adding handfuls to yogurt for breakfast, stirring into biscuit and cookie mixes, and using in crumble toppings with fruit. Look for rolled and instant oats too, which cook faster and make porridge really creamy

Per serving

600 kcalories, protein 31g, carbohydrate 68g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 7g, sugar 6g, salt 2.41 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2008.

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  • Binder photo Dee Dee

    04 June 2008

    Dee Dee rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was so easy to do and tasted fantastic! I will be doing this again!

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  • Binder photo Frantic Flapjack

    19 June 2008

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fantastic! Really tasty and easy to make. The oat coating gives a lovely crunchy texture. Served with mixed salad, coleslaw and beetroot. Yum!

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  • Binder photo Angi

    29 July 2008

    Angi rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    We thoroughly enjoyed these fish cakes. Easy to make and will definitely do again. I added a little fresh dill for extra flavour.

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  • Binder photo soraya

    01 August 2008

    soraya commented on this recipe

    Great recipe, all the family enjoyed it very much. Will definitely do again.

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  • Binder photo recipes

    30 September 2008

    recipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Loved these! I has some smoked haddock that I didn't really know what to do with, so made these, and had clear plates all round. The oats went so well with the smokiness of the fish, although I may try breadcrumbs next time to see if they work as well

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  • Binder photo Kathryn

    08 March 2009

    Kathryn rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Excellent recipe, a perfect ratio of fish to potato and the crumb gave a very professional finish. I didn't have any tartar sauce so improvised with salad cream and added some capers and 2 finely chopped piri piri peppers which gave them a nice kick.

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  • Binder photo Lau

    14 August 2010

    Lau rated and commented on this recipe

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    yummy!! shame i misread and added all the tartar sauce instead of half, making it rather sloppy!

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  • Binder photo Janer

    21 March 2012

    Janer rated and commented on this recipe

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    My husband raved. So tasty. I made it with hot smoked salmon, delicious. I will make again.

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  • Binder photo Jen

    20 August 2012

    Jen rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I also used smoked salmon. Really tasty. Think I'd prefer breadcrumbs though.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Plus 20 mins chilling

Ingredients

  • 400g potatoes , peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 175g undyed smoked haddock
  • 2 spring onions , finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp tartar sauce
  • 85g whole oats
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
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Per serving

600 kcalories, protein 31g, carbohydrate 68g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 7g, sugar 6g, salt 2.41 g

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